https://www.ksla.com/2022/11/05/texas-game-warden-arrest-man-involved-hunting-accident/
11/05/2022
A man has been arrested for allegedly accidentally shooting another man with a 12 gauge shotgun while hunting.
On Nov. 5, at 10:30 a.m., the Texas Game Warden was dispatched to a hunting accident at Black Point, on public hunting land in Cass County, Texas.
The accident occurred with Daniel Abston, 57, fired a 12 gauge shotgun in the direction of a sound and movement in the woods. Abston did not identify his target before firing the weapon and accidentally struck Jason Mills, 49.
The victim was airlifted to a hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana.
TPWD Game Wardens will lead the investigation and were assisted by Texas DPS and Cass County Sheriff’s Office.
The victim and the suspect were part of a three-person hunting party.
No information on the victim’s condition is currently available. Updates to come as more information becomes available.
