Woman, 75, killed in 'accidental shooting' in Rich County, police say

A 75-year-old woman was killed in a shooting described as accidental in Rich County on Friday, authorities said.

A 75-year-old woman was killed in a shooting described as accidental in Rich County on Friday, authorities said. (Aaron Kohr, Fotolia)


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RANDOLPH, Rich County — A 75-year-old woman was killed in a shooting described as accidental in Rich County on Friday, authorities said.

About 4:30 p.m., the woman was "accidentally shot" at her home, the Rich County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. They did not say whether the woman accidentally shot herself or if she was shot by someone else.

"Despite the best efforts of Rich County emergency medical personnel, she passed away," the release stated.

The woman's name was not immediately released while family members were being notified.

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Ashley Imlay is an evening news manager for KSL.com. A lifelong Utahn, Ashley has also worked as a reporter for the Deseret News and is a graduate of Dixie State University.
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