When was it published?

August 2, 1871 in Alexandria Gazette

Domestic News August 2, 1871

Alexandria Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Accidental Shooting, Hunting Accident, Samuel Reed, Woodcock Hunting, Hunting Creek

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

Mr. Samuel Reed was accidentally shot in the face by a friend while hunting woodcock in the marsh near Hunting Creek yesterday evening. He sustained minor wounds near his eyes but no serious injury.

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Accidentally Shot.—Mr. Samuel Reed, while shooting woodcock in the marsh back of the burying grounds on Hunting Creek, yesterday evening, was accidentally shot in the face by a friend who accompanied him. The two gentlemen had become separated, and the weeds being tall, as the bird was flushed between them, the accident was by no means unaccountable. Mr. Reed received several scattering shot in the face near his eyes, but fortunately his eye balls were not injured, and his wounds are thought to be of a slight character.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident

What keywords are associated?

Accidental Shooting Hunting Accident Samuel Reed Woodcock Hunting Hunting Creek

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Samuel Reed

Where did it happen?

Hunting Creek

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Hunting Creek

Event Date

Yesterday Evening

Key Persons

Mr. Samuel Reed

Outcome

received several scattering shot in the face near his eyes, but fortunately his eye balls were not injured, and his wounds are thought to be of a slight character

Event Details

Mr. Samuel Reed, while shooting woodcock in the marsh back of the burying grounds on Hunting Creek, was accidentally shot in the face by a friend who accompanied him. The two gentlemen had become separated, and the weeds being tall, as the bird was flushed between them, the accident was by no means unaccountable.