Carson Ryan Obituary, Death;- An Iowa teenager was killed in a hunting accident when a member of his group mistook him for game.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says 17-year-old Carson Ryan of Washington died while squirrel hunting Saturday afternoon in rural Brighton.
According to a news release from the DNR, Ryan “… was mistaken for a squirrel by a member of his hunting party and was struck in the back of the head.”
Ryan was taken to UI Health Care Medical Center where he died. The Iowa DNR is stressing that this was an accidental shooting and that while the investigation is ongoing, it doesn’t expect any charges to be filed.
A GoFundMe to support Ryan’s family has already raised more than $50,000.
According to the Washington High School website, Ryan was on the homecoming court. This week is homecoming week for the school.
