A 60‑year‑old man has died after leaving his home in Gawłówka, Lublin County, where a hunter was expected to shoot him during a nearby hunt.
Lubelskie: Hunting and Gunfire Directed at Resident
The death of the Gawłówka resident was reported by the portal lublin112.pl. Police received a shooting call for a man between Saturday and Sunday night (16/17 August). A hunt was underway nearby with three participants. One of them aimed at a boar they spotted. Shortly after, the resident exited a nearby house. Shots were fired toward him. One bullet struck his chest.
Lubelskie: 60‑Year‑Old Man Dead
A medical rescue team was dispatched. Despite assistance, the man died. The portal quoted a source: Kamila Karbowniczka from the Lublin Provincial Police Command, who said that officers apprehended the three men involved in the hunt. Prosecutor Jolanta Dębiec from the Lublin District Prosecutor’s Office stated that the hunters were sober. Investigators secured clothing and phones, verifying who fired the shot and whether the men exchanged testimonies. A body sectioning and interrogation of the detainees is scheduled for Monday.
Lubelskie: Fatal Hunting Victim?
Among the detainees is said to be the son of the owner of one of the most well‑known ham factories in Lublin Region. Unconfirmed reports suggest he may have fired the fatal shot. The local portal said he is a member of a hunting circle and holds a firearms permit. The portal also noted that a 12‑year‑old son of one of the hunters participated in the hunt.
