In an incredibly unfortunate turn of events, a friendly hunting trip has turned tragic after the unimaginable happened.
Setting out into the woods with his best friend to chase squirrels, 13-year-old Cameron Connor was accidentally shot and killed by his companion. According to a post by the South Carolina DNR, details are few and far between at the moment.
What we do know is the boys set out on Sunday afternoon on a piece of private property to hunt squirrels when one boy shot the other in what is being labeled as a ‘hunting accident’.
“This is an ongoing investigation, and we will update as we’re able,” the DNR said. “Our thoughts are with the boy’s family and loved ones.”
The deceased was an eighth grader at Dorchester Academy in St. George, SC who was a pitcher for the private schools baseball team and a consistent target for the school’s quarterback when lining up as a tight end for the school’s football team.
In addition to school sports, the young man had an affinity for the outdoors, constantly hunting and fishing at any chance he got.
“He would rather fish than sleep. He made a huge impact at his school as well as in our community,” his mother said. “He had the ability to make anyone laugh with his amazing fishing and hunting stories that he loved to share.”
In addition to his parents, Cameron is survived by his brother Bryson, 17, half-brother Finnley, 5, and his stepmother, Kelly Connor. No funeral arrangements have been made yet.
