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A Fresno County, California, sheriff's deputy died Monday in an accidental shooting, officials say.

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FRESNO, California -- A Fresno County sheriff's deputy was shot and killed Monday in what authorities are calling an accident, reports say.

Although it's believed it was an accident, it's unclear what led to the shooting, which occurred while the deputy was on duty in a business park near Fresno's Yosemite International Airport, according to the Los Angeles Times.

The the deputy was rushed to a hospital after shooting occurred around 3:45 p.m., but he died of his wounds, the Fresno Bee reports.

The deputy was not identified and the incident remains under investigation.

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