Sheriff: Tampa area boy, 9, accidentally shoots grandfather

Author: Associated Press
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ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) – Pasco County Sheriff’s officials say a 9-year-old boy accidentally shot his grandfather while hunting near Zephyrhills.

The boy was apparently hunting with 54-year-old Marple Miller Tuesday evening.

According to sheriff’s officials, Miller was shot in the abdomen with a .22-caliber rifle. The injuries don’t appear to be life-threatening.

Zephyrhills is north of Tampa.

No further details were immediately available.

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