Man mistakenly shoots hunters imitating turkey

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. -- Two hunters sustained gunshot injuries after a third hunter mistaken their game calls for a turkey. Jackson County Sheriff's reports said the accidental shooting took place Sunday morning north of Grain Valley near Tarsney Lakes. Deputies did not release the names of the men and no charges have been filed.

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