Accident behind fatal shooting in
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Accident behind fatal shooting in the forest near Färingtofta

The man who was found shot in the forest near Färingtofta in Klippan municipality in October and later died was hit by a stray bullet, according to the police, who have now closed the investigation.

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The accident occurred while feeding wild boars. A shot from the man's own hunting rifle discharged and struck him in the shoulder, reports HD.

Initially, it was unclear whether the man had been hit by a stray bullet from another hunter's weapon, as hunting was underway in the area.

AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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