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sinkingfeeling

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Mon Feb 11, 2013, 04:54 PM Feb 2013

Student hurt in accidental shooting at KUAF talks [View all]

http://www.4029tv.com/news/arkansas/northwest/Student-hurt-in-accidental-shooting-at-KUAF-talks/-/8897460/18482690/-/7c5tnx/-/index.html?absolute=true

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. —The University of Arkansas campus was buzzing Friday after a student hurt himself when a gun went off in his backpack in the KUAF building.

Matthew Williamson admitted to 40/29 news he didn't check to see if the gun was loaded.

Williamson was hit in the hand.

Williamson told 40/29 news he did not have a conceal carry license.

On why the gun was in his backpack, Williamson explained he was on his way to a shooting range.

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Dumbass DollarBillHines Feb 2013 #1
Gee, lucky someone wasn't killed rurallib Feb 2013 #2
who did he attempt to kill? bossy22 Feb 2013 #4
Yet another reason to keep guns off the U of A campus! Art_from_Ark Feb 2013 #3
miracle maloriesutton Mar 2013 #5
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