Bismarck shooting range death, appears accidental

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Authorities say the shooting death of a Bismarck teenager at a rifle range south of the city appears accidental.

The Burleigh County Sheriff’s Office says 14-year-old Jaide Tosseth was target shooting with family members at the McLean Bottoms Shooting Range on Sunday when she died.

Sheriff’s Maj. Kelly Leben says the girl was in a safe zone when the shooting occurred. Authorities are still investigating what happened. They’re reviewing footage from surveillance cameras at the range.

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Bismarck  (KFYR) – The Burleigh County Sheriff’s Office says a person died after a shooting incident at MacLean Bottoms Shooting Range Sunday morning.

Police say the victim was transported to the hospital where they later died.

The sheriff’s office is assisting the North Dakota Game and Fish in the investigation.

Police are not releasing any more identifying information until the victim’s family has been notified.

More information as it becomes available.