Senate candidate Lucas Kunce will not face charges after reporter injured at shooting range event

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Lucas Kunce will not face charges after a reporter was injured at a shooting range event on October 22. The reporter, Ryan Gamboa, sustained a minor injury from stray metal but continued to cover the event. Clinton County Sheriff Larry Fish stated there was no ill intent from Kunce or other participants, and Gamboa declined to pursue charges, calling it a "freak accident." The source of the injury remains unknown, with both the reporter and shooters positioned about 10 yards from the targets. Kunce defended the event's safety, emphasizing the involvement of an NRA Training Counselor. His opponent, Republican Senator Josh Hawley, criticized the event's safety measures and made remarks about the incident at a rally, highlighting the ongoing political rivalry.