Deputies Investigate Fatal Shooting In Field
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UPDATE: The Franklin County sheriff’s office releases the identity of a Hilliard man who appeared to have accidentally shot himself in the head.
Published: December 29, 2009
Updated: December 29, 2009
HILLIARD, Ohio —A Hilliard man was killed in what appeared to be an accidental shooting overnight Tuesday.
NBC 4 reported with the FAST FACTS.
Franklin County sheriff’s deputies were called to 3204 Amity Rd. at about 2:08 a.m. on an accidental shooting.
Three men and a woman were shooting firearms on farming property when one of the men was shot, according to Chief Steve Martin with FCSO.
The property is owned by a family member of one of those involved.
Preliminary investigation indicated Michael Lutz, 22, appeared to have accidentally shot himself once in the head, according to an official release.
It also appeared that alcohol might have been a factor in Lutz’ death.
Martin said those involved all were young adults.
There were a couple of shot guns and a couple of pistols at the scene, Martin said.
Deputies interviewed those involved and continued to investigate.
No charges were expected currently.
No more immediate information was available.
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I went to school with Mike Lutz. He attended Hilliard Darby. I know everyone who was at the scene and this is a very tragic accident! Mike was so loved! Always relaxed and chilled. Knew how to make anyone laugh! He just didn’t let ANYTHING upset him. He will deffinately be missed and FOREVER LOVED! May you R.I.P.
It is very sad a young man is dead, but they were doing a very stupid thing drinking and shooting. It is amazing neighbors were not hurt or property damaged. Their guns should be taken until they attend gun safety classes and learn to be responsible with things that will kill. It is people who do these things that give careful gun owners a harder time with gun haters.
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