A man in his 30s in the US shot by a gun stepped on by a dog... died instantly at the scene

Touched the Gun Left on the Back Seat... Tragedy Occurs While Sitting in the Passenger Seat

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] In the United States, a fatal accident occurred where a person was shot by a hunting rifle triggered by a dog.

According to ABC News and AP on the 27th (local time), Joseph Smith (30), who was riding in the passenger seat of a truck near Wichita, Kansas, was shot and killed by a gun fired from the back seat at around 9:45 a.m. on the 21st.

Various firearms are displayed at a gun shop in Auburn, Maine, USA. The photo is not related to the specific content of the article. Photo by AP·Yonhap News

Local police reported that Smith was on a hunting trip with another man and his pet dog.

At the time of the incident, Smith was sitting in the passenger seat. However, a German Shepherd dog riding in the truck pulled the trigger of a rifle placed on the back seat, and Smith was shot in the back.

Paramedics arrived and performed emergency procedures including CPR, but Smith ultimately died at the scene. Fortunately, the driver was reported to be unharmed.

The Sumner County Sheriff's Office explained in an email to ABC, "The rifle stock was placed on the back seat, and the barrel was resting against the console box, pointing toward the deceased."

The Wellington Fire and Rescue Department stated, "Loaded weapons should not be left inside vehicles," and added, "If a gun must be left in a car, the ammunition should be removed or the safety engaged."