ACCIDENTALLY SHOT.
YOUNG FARMER'S DEATH. Hawera, June 7. A verdict of accidental death was returned at the inquest this afternoon concerning- the death of Ralph- Russell, single, aged 24, whose body with a bullet wound in the forehead was found outside his farm homestead at Mokoia on the afternoon of May 29. A discharged .22 bore rifle was lying 'close to the body. Deceased owned the farm property on which he Jived alone. The evidence showed that he was in a sound financial position and there was no motive for suicide. One witness advanced the theohy that deceased intended shooting prowling cats or birds and fell with the result that the rifle discharged. The acting-lCloroner (Mr. R. S. Sage) discounted the theory owing to the location of the wound in the forehead, but the jury returned -the verdict indicated. Counsel for deceased’s family expressed appreciation of the efficient and courteous conduct of inquiries by the police.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume L, Issue 3953, 8 June 1929, Page 2
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156ACCIDENTALLY SHOT. Manawatu Herald, Volume L, Issue 3953, 8 June 1929, Page 2
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