Shooting Incident At Missouri’s Dem Campaign Event ‘Under Investigation’ By Authorities

SUMMARY

The shooting incident at a campaign event for Missouri Democrat Lucas Kunce is now under investigation by local authorities. The event, where Kunce and former congressman Adam Kinzinger fired rifles at steel targets, resulted in reporter Ryan Gamboa being injured by what appears to be a bullet fragment or deflected round. Kunce reportedly informed the Clinton County Sheriff about the incident two days later, following inquiries from the media about his legal obligations to report the injury immediately. Missouri law mandates that any firearm-related injury be reported to law enforcement without delay, prompting criticism from Kunce's opponent, Senator Josh Hawley, who questioned whether Kunce violated this law. The sheriff’s department has stated that further details cannot be released as the investigation is ongoing. The delay in reporting has raised serious legal and safety concerns, with many calling for accountability as the election approaches on November 5th.