- April 22, 2024
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Flagler County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating the Sunday night apparent accidental shooting of a 20-year-old West Flagler County man, according to a Tuesday press release.
Walton Kinney III was shot once in the stomach about 11:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at his home on County Road 105. Friends who were with Kinney at the time of the incident reported an argument had occurred between Kinney and Lawrence Cowart, 22, of 13643 County Road 100 W., Bunnell. Witnesses said Kinney grabbed a gun and began swinging it around. Cowart attempted to wrestle the gun away, and the weapon discharged during the struggle, according to statements given to the deputies.
Witnesses told deputies Cowart put Kinney into a truck to drive him to the nearest hospital, but deputies intercepted them on County Road 305 and began administering aid until Flagler County Fire Rescue arrived on scene. Kinney was airlifted to Halifax Hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
Deputies reported Kinney, Cowart and others at the house were intoxicated.
The incident is under investigation.
