Newberry High School senior killed in hunting accident – Alachua Chronicle
12/09/2024
A Newberry High School senior was killed in a hunting accident yesterday.
At about 6:14 p.m. on December 8, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers responded to a hunting incident involving a minor in Alachua County. According to a statement released by FWC, preliminary information indicates that the firearm was accidentally discharged. The victim was transported to Shands Hospital and later died from the injury. This is an active investigation, and there is no further information available at this time.
Newberry High School Principal James Sheppard sent an email to parents, asking them to check in with their children and offering support for students who may need it.