STAFF REPORTS
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CHERRY CREEK — The New York State Police are investigating a hunting accident which occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Pickup Hill Road.
Preliminary reports indicate that two parties were turkey hunting in the vicinity of one and other on private property, at which time one party allegedly fired at a turkey. Part of the discharged round struck a member of the other hunting party in the torso.
The victim, a 17-year-old male was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released.
The shooter has been identified and the investigation is ongoing.