Picking wild vegetables, a resident in Nghe An was shot and died.
(Baonghean.vn) - While going into the forest to pick vegetables, a man was critically shot. He was promptly discovered by the villagers and taken to the hospital for emergency treatment, but due to the severity of his injuries, he died.
On the morning of December 7, Mr. Ngan Van Chin - Chairman of the People's Committee of Nam Nhoong Commune (Que Phong District) said that a case of being shot while picking vegetables in the forest had just occurred in the area, causing the death of one local resident. The victim was Mr. Ha Van Xien (37 years old, residing in Na village, Nam Nhoong commune).
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House of victim Ha Van Xien. Photo: HN |
Initial information, at about 3:00 p.m. on December 5, Mr. Xien went into the forest to pick vegetables and was shot, leaving him in critical condition.
Although the villagers promptly discovered and took the victim to the hospital for emergency treatment, Mr. Xien died due to severe injuries.
According to the initial assessment of the villagers, Mr. Xien may have been shot by mistake by a hunter.
Currently, Que Phong District Police are investigating to clarify the cause of Mr. Xien's death.