A Sacramento man who was hunting for squirrels in El Dorado County accidentally shot and killed his wife, deputies said Tuesday.Lee Lao called 911 about 5:15 p.m. to report that he shot his wife, Mee Vang, while hunting in the 10500 block of Wentworth Springs Road in Stumpy Meadows, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office said.Once first responders arrived at the area, Lao took them to the area where Vang died from the gunshot wound, officers said.Lao was detained and was cooperating with investigators. Based on information and evidence, Lao was released without criminal charges.

A Sacramento man who was hunting for squirrels in El Dorado County accidentally shot and killed his wife, deputies said Tuesday.

Lee Lao called 911 about 5:15 p.m. to report that he shot his wife, Mee Vang, while hunting in the 10500 block of Wentworth Springs Road in Stumpy Meadows, the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office said.


Once first responders arrived at the area, Lao took them to the area where Vang died from the gunshot wound, officers said.

Lao was detained and was cooperating with investigators. Based on information and evidence, Lao was released without criminal charges.