Hunter fatally shot while removing firearm from vehicle, officials say

The Brief

  • A 45-year-old Grapevine man, Jose Ramirez, died Saturday in a hunting accident in Marion County, Texas.
  • The fatality was caused by an accidental firearm discharge while the victim was removing a gun from a vehicle.
  • Texas Game Wardens are investigating the specific circumstances and are using the tragedy to emphasize strict firearm safety.

MARION COUNTY, Texas A 45-year-old Grapevine man died on Saturday, November 15, in a hunting accident in Marion County, according to the Texas Game Wardens.

What we know:

Texas Game Wardens responded shortly after midnight after receiving reports that a hunter had been shot while removing a firearm from a vehicle. The victim, identified as Jose Ramirez, was struck when the gun accidentally discharged, officials said.

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