A television reporter was struck by a bullet fragment while covering a campaign event on Tuesday for U.S. Senate candidate Lucas Kunce, a Democrat who is challenging Senator Josh Hawley in Missouri. Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger — a former Republican who has since embraced Democrat candidates and talking points — was also present for the event.
The incident took place at a private residence north of Kansas City, according to a report from the Kansas City Star. Kinzinger and Kunce were target shooting at one of the property’s gun ranges when a bullet fragment appeared to have ricocheted off a target.
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Kunce was firing an AR-15 at the time, and was the only one shooting when the reporter was struck, the outlet noted.
Adam Kinzinger handles an AR the way a woman who’s never held a gun before handles an AR. Lean forward, you sissy. The recoil isn’t going to hurt you. Lucas Kunce might shoot you, but the recoil from your own rifle won’t hurt you. pic.twitter.com/NNfNCYMpkX
— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) October 23, 2024
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