Accident at shooting range claims life of victim from Nampa

Tragic accidental shooting at George Nourse range claims life of Nampa man

Canyon County, Idaho – A sad and tragic incident overshadowed the Fourth of July weekend when an accidental shooting took the life of a young man at the George Nourse Gun Range south of Nampa. On July 5, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) responded to a 911 call reporting an accidental discharge of a firearm.

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Upon arrival, CCSO officers discovered a 26-year-old man named Evan Michael Chase of Nampa who had been shot in the abdomen. The incident occurred when another man attempted to unload a rifle and accidentally fired a shot. Despite immediate life-saving measures on scene, Chase tragically succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

Sheriff Kieran Donahue expressed his condolences, stating: “This was a tragic incident that unfortunately took the life of a young man this past Fourth of July weekend. My sincere condolences go out to his family and friends. Unfortunately, this is also a grim reminder of how deadly firearms can be and why they should always be handled with the utmost caution.”

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The CCSO has announced that no further information will be released regarding this incident. The community mourns the untimely loss of Evan Michael Chase and reflects on the importance of strong firearm safety measures to prevent such devastating accidents in the future.