Hunter shoots pedestrian by mistake

A 60-year-old man was shot by a hunter in the village of Cassagnas, Lozère, around noon on Sunday. The hunter mistook the pedestrian for an animal, leading to the tragic incident.

Victim seriously injured and later died

The victim was seriously injured when emergency services arrived at the scene. He later succumbed to his injuries caused by the gunshot wound.

Gendarmerie investigates the incident

The Lozère gendarmerie has launched an investigation to clarify the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities are examining whether the hunter followed proper procedures when handling his firearm.

Unintentional homicide under review

The case is being treated as an unintentional homicide, as the hunter did not intend to harm a person. Investigators are looking into the events leading up to the shooting to determine if any protocols were violated.