Alaska News

Kasilof man killed by accidental gunshot

A 46-year-old Kasilof man was killed Tuesday morning when his gun accidentally fired, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Royce Gardner was working on a vehicle when his revolver fell out of his waistband, hit the vehicle and discharged, troopers said.

Troopers, the Alaska Bureau of Investigation and Central Emergency Services -- who pronounced Gardner dead -- all responded to the scene.

Gardner's body will be sent to the State Medical Examiner's Officer for an autopsy.

Megan Edge

Megan Edge is a former reporter for Alaska Dispatch and Alaska Dispatch News.

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