PRINCETON, Iowa — Update: The death of a 46-year-old man who was shot in the head at Princeton Wildlife Area Gun range was not accidental, according to Scott County Sgt. Eric Roloff.
Roloff spoke to News 8 Friday, saying he does not believe the case will result in a criminal investigation.
News 8 will not be releasing the man's name at this time.
Original: A person was shot in the head Wednesday morning, Feb. 16, while at an outdoor gun range on 286th Avenue in Princeton, Iowa.
According a press release from Scott County Sheriff's Office, responders received a call at 9:36 a.m. for a man who suffered a gunshot wound to his head at Princeton Wildlife Area Gun range.
The release says medical crews pronounced the victim dead on scene. The man's name is being withheld pending his family's approval.
The Princeton shooting range has a safety officer on site during its peak hours, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Officials are still investigating the incident.
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