| Source: | Date: 2020 |
'VT Gun Incident': |
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| | Date: 12/21/2020 | Town: Rockingham |
| VT Resident?: Unknown | Law Abiding Citizen Prior to Incident: Unknown |
| Event Type: Accidental Shooting | Firearm Crime: |
| Injury Type: Injury |
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| Actual Gun Use: Yes | Gun Actually Fired: Yes |
| Domestic Violence: | Suicide: No |
Details: CASE#: 20B105818
DATE/TIME: 12/21/2020 @ approximately 10:27 pm
INCIDENT LOCATION: Mandigo Road, Rockingham, VT
VIOLATION: Shooting
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On December 21, 2020 at approximately 10:27pm, a male was admitted to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot injury. The investigation has revealed that this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.
At this time, the State Police are not identifying any of the parties involved in the incident. The investigation is ongoing and there is no further information available at this time.
An updated news release will be issued when more information becomes available.
DATE/TIME: 12/21/2020 @ approximately 10:27 pm
INCIDENT LOCATION: Mandigo Road, Rockingham, VT
VIOLATION: Shooting
VICTIM: Donald E. Willson II
AGE: 40
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rockingham, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
****Update****
On December 21, 2020, the Vermont State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation investigated the report of a male who had arrived at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound. During the investigation, it was discovered that Donald W. Willson II accidentally discharged his 9mm caliber pistol while outside his residence.
During the investigation, it was discovered there were no other individuals at the residence at the time of the shooting. As a result, Mr. Willson sustained non-life threatening injuries to his right thigh and calf. Mr. Willson was later transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment where he is in stable condition. |
NO law will prevent crime. No law will stop criminals from getting guns. Gun Control only effects the law-abiding citizen and the politicians know it. |
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| News Articles |
| Source 1: 12/21/2020: Westminster Barracks / Accidental Shooting Investigation |
| Source 2: 12/22/2020: Rockingham man hospitalized with gunshot wound |
| Source 3: 12/22/2020: Rockingham man injured in shooting |
| Source 4: 12/22/2020: Update: Westminster Barracks / Accidental Shooting Investigation |
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