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October 17, 1955
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
In Union, Mo., 18-year-old Charles G. Muehling was accidentally shot and killed during a 'quick draw' contest with .22-caliber pistols at a Bourbeuse River clubhouse, alongside companions Frank Laura and Vincent Oliver Baum Jr.
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Pistol Game Is Fatal To Youth
UNION, Mo. ( )—Sheriff H. Bill Miller says an 18-year-old youth was accidentally shot and killed as he and a friend held a "quick draw" contest.
He identified the victim as Charles G. Muehling, who was shot Saturday night at a Bourbeuse River clubhouse where he had gone for a weekend outing with two companions, Frank Laura, 21, and Vincent Oliver Baum Jr. All were St. Louis youths.
The sheriff said Baum and Muehling began practicing "quick draw" with .22-caliber target pistols.
UNION, Mo. ( )—Sheriff H. Bill Miller says an 18-year-old youth was accidentally shot and killed as he and a friend held a "quick draw" contest.
He identified the victim as Charles G. Muehling, who was shot Saturday night at a Bourbeuse River clubhouse where he had gone for a weekend outing with two companions, Frank Laura, 21, and Vincent Oliver Baum Jr. All were St. Louis youths.
The sheriff said Baum and Muehling began practicing "quick draw" with .22-caliber target pistols.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Accidental Shooting
Quick Draw Contest
Youth Fatality
Gun Accident
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles G. Muehling
Frank Laura
Vincent Oliver Baum Jr.
Sheriff H. Bill Miller
Where did it happen?
Union, Mo., Bourbeuse River Clubhouse
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles G. Muehling
Frank Laura
Vincent Oliver Baum Jr.
Sheriff H. Bill Miller
Location
Union, Mo., Bourbeuse River Clubhouse
Event Date
Saturday Night
Story Details
Charles G. Muehling was accidentally shot and killed during a quick draw contest with .22-caliber pistols at a riverside clubhouse while on a weekend outing with friends.