Published: October 20th, 2008 10:28 AM
Last Modified: October 20th, 2008 10:28 AM
An 11-year-old Chevak girl was shot in the head Sunday in an apparent gun-cleaning accident, according to a report from the Alaska State Troopers.
Morris Aguchak, 49, of Chevak was unloading a shotgun around noon when it discharged, hitting the girl, the troopers said in a written report.
The girl was flown to Anchorage, where she is being treated. Her condition was not immediately known.
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