A Missouri television reporter was injured Tuesday afternoon when he was struck by stray bullet fragments at a campaign event at Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Lucas Kunce's shooting range.
The Kunce campaign hosted an event at the Democrat's private residence with former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger.
According to reports, Kunsu and other participants fired at a series of targets in the backyard during the event. kansas city star.
The injured reporter, KSHB-TV's Ryan Gamboa, suddenly started bleeding after his arm was grazed by a piece of debris that bounced off the bullet.
According to reports, Kunse was the only one who fired at the time, and he quickly turned around and helped the reporter. KSHB41.
Kunce, a 13-year Marine Corps veteran, used a belt to stop the bleeding and wrapped gauze around the wound. The gauze was then replaced with medical tape, and Gamboa was later taken to a nearby hospital for tests as a precautionary measure, KSHB 41 reported.
The campaign event will be held just two weeks after Election Day, and will pit Kunce against incumbent Republican Sen. Josh Hawley.
Kunce consistently emphasized his military service during his campaign and in television ads, many of which depicted him wielding a gun.
Mr. Kunce has trailed Mr. Hawley in previous polls, with Emerson College Polling and The Hill reporting he has a 40% Democratic approval rating.
The newspaper reached out to both Kunsu's and Hawley's camps for comment.
