At about 2 p.m., one of Newbold's companions was trying to shoot at some pheasants when he slipped on some mud and fell into a creek, accidentally firing his 12-gauge shotgun. Newbold, who was standing only eight feet away, was struck in the back, Peterson said. Newbold collapsed. His companions called 911 and attempted first aid. He was taken by ambulance to Logan Regional Hospital, where he died about 3 p.m., Peterson said.