Oberon: Father critical after son discharges weapon and shoots him during Easter game hunt in NSW
An Easter hunting trip has turned to tragedy after a son discharged his weapon and shot his father.
The man is in a critical condition after being shot during a hunting trip near Oberon in NSW.
At about 8.50pm on Friday, emergency services responded to reports of a man being shot on a rural property along Campbells River Road, Black Springs, approximately 20km south of Oberon.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Paramedics responded and treated the 70-year-old man for a gunshot wound to the right shoulder. He was airlifted to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.
Police said investigations uncovered the wounded man and his 47-year-old son were securing firearms on the back of a utility when a round discharged from the younger mans weapon.
Both men had been shooting game on the property before the incident.
A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
