Crime & Safety

Man Killed In Accidental Shooting At Gun Club In Contra Costa County

The Sheriff's Department is investigating.

The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office this morning is investigating a Wednesday shooting death at a gun club near Concord.

Deputies responded at 4:41 p.m. to a report of a person being shot at the United Sportsman Gun Club at 4700 Evora Road. The victim, identified as a 64-year-old man, was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency responders.

The initial investigation into the death determined it was an accident, according to the sheriff’s office.

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