Crime & Safety
Man, Dog Shot By Hunter With Bird Pellets In NJ: Police
Michael Griffis, 47, of Hamilton, Mercer County, was charged with the negligent use of a firearm and causing damage of property.
KINGWOOD, NJ — A hunter was charged after authorities say he shot a man and his dog with birdshot pellets on Monday.
Michael Griffis, 47, of Hamilton, was charged with the negligent use of a firearm and causing damage of property by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Fish & Wildlife Conservation Police.
The shooting happened on Monday in Kingwood Township, Hunterdon County.
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Gerald Quarino, 70, of Columbus, Burlington County, was shot in the leg with the birdshot pellets and had non-life-threatening injuries.
Quarino's dog was also hit by pellets.
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Charges against Griffis were filed with the Kingwood Municipal Court.
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