A 62-year-old man was injured after being accidentally shot at a
shooting range on Friday in St. Johns County, Florida, according to the
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said Aaron Acklan, of Darien, Georgia, was shot in the leg and
stomach while behind a target at the Ancient City Shooting Range.
It happened shortly before noon. Acklan was treated at the scene by St.
Johns County Fire Rescue personnel and then flown to UF Health
Jacksonville. He is listed in stable condition.
Deputies said the investigation revealed that Acklan and his brother-in-law, James Duffy, 71, of Tampa, were at the range while visiting with family members in the area. At the time, Duffy believed that Acklan was in the restroom and began to shoot his rifle at the nearest target (25 yards) in the 100 yard stall, deputies said.
It is believed that three shots struck Acklan, who was standing behind the 100-yard target and
he fell to the ground.
Gun range staff provided medical treatment until paramedics arrived.
Based on witness statements and physical evidence at the scene
detectives, believe that the shooting was accidental at this time,
according to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.
Business at the range continued after the shooting.
Deputies said the investigation revealed that Acklan and his brother-in-law, James Duffy, 71, of Tampa, were at the range while visiting with family members in the area. At the time, Duffy believed that Acklan was in the restroom and began to shoot his rifle at the nearest target (25 yards) in the 100 yard stall, deputies said.
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