CCSO: MAN SUFFERS NON-LIFE-THREATENING WOUND IN ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING NEAR MOLALLA
Posted: July 5th, 2011 12:32 PM
The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
James Rhodes, Sergeant
Office of Public Information
9101 SE Sunnybrook Avenue Blvd, Clackamas, Oregon 97015
NEWS RELEASE
Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #11-20012.
On July 4th 2011 at 10:12pm Clackamas County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to investigate an accidental shooting at 15555 South Herman Road, Molalla Oregon. Carl Cline, age 56, had been shot in the forearm while in a field at the location. Mr. Cline, of Molalla, was treated at the scene for a gunshot wound to the forearm and then transported in stable condition to OHSU for further treatment.
The initial investigation revealed Virgil Foster, age 60 had fired one round from his rifle at what he believed was a cougar in the field behind his house. Mr. Cline was struck in the forearm by a single rifle round. After Mr. Cline yelled out Mr. Foster put down the rifle and rendered medical aide.
It was determined Mr. Foster, and his wife Christine Foster, 58, both lived on the same property with Mr. Cline. Christine Foster is Carl Clines' sister.
No one else was injured in this incident.
This incident is still under investigation by the Clackamas County Sheriff's office.
Please reference Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Case #11-20012.
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