Lieutenant Nathan Kaas of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office died in a tragic hunting accident in Southern Idaho on Sunday. According to officials, the 48-year-old was accidentally shot by a friend’s rifle while preparing to hunt mule deer in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. The incident occurred shortly before 6 a.m. when the rifle discharged as it was being removed from its case in their vehicle. The bullet struck Kaas in the thigh, causing severe bleeding, and he died before paramedics could arrive, as reported by KTLA.
Kaas had served the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office for 25 years, joining as a deputy in April 2000 and eventually becoming a lieutenant in charge of the sheriff’s Emergency Response Team. He is survived by his partner and three children. The Riverside Sheriff’s Association described him as a devoted family man and a person of strong faith, stating, “His relationship, love, and service to Jesus Christ, his church, and community emboldened his impact on the many walks of life he encountered.” Yahoo News also reported on the incident, echoing the sentiments of his colleagues and loved ones.
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