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A 17-year-old boy was killed Sunday morning when he was accidentally shot while on a hunting trip in Vernon County.

The fatal shooting happened at about 7:30 p.m. on Pisgah Road east of Highway 131, the Sheriff's Office said.

The victim and a 15-year-old boy were planning to go hunting on private land off of Pisgah Road.

"While exiting their vehicle and preparing for the hunt, there was an accidental discharge of a .22 caliber pistol," said Sheriff John Spears. "The 17-year-old was struck in the side/chest area."

No information was released about how the gun discharged.

The teen was pronounced dead at the scene by the coroner.

The victim was not identified pending notification of family.

The shooting remains under investigation.

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