Accidentally Shot by His Brother

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 6866, 24 May 1932, Page 6

Accidentally Shot by His Brother

YOUNG MAN FATALLY INJURED. A shooting accident occurred about mid-day yesterday on the Papaitonga estate, Muhunoa West, Levin, resulting in serious injuries, which terminated fatally, to Mr. Jack Murray, aged about 21 second son of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. Hammond Murray. He and his brother David (Hammond) had been working in the bush, cutting a track for the stock down to Lake Papaitonga (Bullor’s) and were returning homo for lunch, carrying tools with them, David also carrying a shot-gun. Jack was walking a few feet in front, when by somo means the discharge of the gun occurred, the contents being lodged in his back above the hip. Assistance was rendered by a neighbour, Mr. W. Whiley, and Dr. Thompson was summoned, who gave first aid, after which the injured man was taken in to tho Levin private hospital. An operation, involving blood transfusion, was in progross during the afternoon, but the patient never rallied and passed away during the evening. Much sympathy will be extended in the loss of her son to Mrs. Murray, who is a daughter of the late Mr. David Buick, M.P., of Cloverlea.