https://khqa.com/news/local/adams-county-deputies-investigate-accidental-shooting-of-man-sighting-firearm-for-hunting-quincy-blessing-hospital-sheriff
11/04/2025
Authorities in Adams County, Ill., are investigating a Friday shooting.
Just after 2:30 p.m. Adams County sheriff’s deputies responded to Blessing Hospital, where a 43-year-old man had been brought in for treatment of a gunshot wound.
The man had reportedly been sighting in a firearm for the upcoming hunting season.
There was an accidental discharge of the gun hitting the man.
His injuries were non-life threatening.
Deputies are still investigating the incident.