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Rifle season opened a few days ago in NY. Lot's of popping in the woods all around our homes. My best friend (an attorney) called to tell me about his new client. This guy shot his best friend and killed him about a mile from our houses. It was right in my friend's backyard... his neighbor. My friend was cooking outside on his grill and heard shots. Generally, no big deal, we hear them daily... year-round. A few minutes later police cars came flying up this quiet country road. Then came a state police helicopter with a search light. Somehow I missed all this even though I live right there. Here's the facts... two guys hunting near dark. No one wearing blaze orange, both wearing cammo. The shooter had lost his eyeglasses earlier in the day but continued to hunt. He was using a .270 caliber Winchester. He had no scope and was using steel sights. He saw movement and fired hitting his friend in the shoulder. The guy bled out right there in the woods before they could get to him. Police investigated and did not charge him. He came to my friend for legal assistance. I learned a few hours ago that the DA wants to charge him with a criminally negligent homicide and intends to convene a grand jury. This guy is done. Even if he beats the rap he'll be sued. Hunters, please identify your target before taking that shot. Wear blaze orange. and be sure to get out of the woods before dusk. Read the story here --> Link Removed