Random Lake man shot in hunting accident

A 53-year-old Random Lake man was shot in the leg Wednesday afternoon in a hunting accident in the town of Fredonia.

The Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office responded to Oriole Lane north of Jay Road in the town of Fredonia just before 12:30 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a subject in the woods with a gunshot wound.

A preliminary investigation found that a hunting party of five was participating in a deer drive when two people shot their rifles in the direction of another man participating in the drive while attempting to shoot a deer. A bullet struck the Random Lake man in the upper left leg.

Members of the hunting party provided immediate first aid until an Ozaukee Sheriff’s Deputy arrived on scene and took over care. Waubeka Rescue responded along with the Port Washington Paramedic Unit.

Flight for Life responded to the scene and transported the subject to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

The Wisconsin DNR is leading the investigation and the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office is assisting. The incident appears to be an accident and not an intentional act, according to the sheriff's office.