Guest guest Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 http://www.northcountrygazette.org/2008/11/15/hunting_death/ Elizabethtown Man Killed In Hunting Accident Posted on Saturday, 15 of November , 2008 at 10:10 pm KEENE—An Elizabethtown man has been killed in a hunting accident in Essex County. Leo J. Hickey, 35, of Route 9N was shot in the head during a deer drive by Michael Smith, 43, of Lake Placid who thought he was shooting at a deer, State Police said. The shooting occurred off Lacy Road in the Town of Keene. Hickey was pronounced dead at the scene by Essex County Coroner Paul Connery. An autopsy will be performed. During the investigation it was discovered that Smith is wanted in New Hampshire on felony drug charges. He is lodged in the Essex County Jail awaiting extradition. Charges are pending against Smith for the shooting incident. The investigation is continuing. 11-15-08 STAPLES supports this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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