mbiewer Report post Posted May 8, 2013 Chandler hunter found dead with gunshot wound Apache County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the death of a Chandler man after his body was found with a gunshot wound to the chest at a forest camp south of Vernon, authorities said. Around 5 p.m. Thursday, authorities received a call regarding an overdue hunter in the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest, according to the Apache County Sheriff’s Office. The hunter, whose name is being withheld, was found around 6:30 p.m. at the campsite his family said he was at, deputies said. The man had been hunting with a friend earlier in the week, officials said. When the friend left on Monday to return to work, the man stayed at the camp and told his friend he planned to return home on Wednesday. When the man did not return home, his friend contacted the Sheriff’s Office, authorities said. Investigators said there was no indication of foul play, and that the evidence indicates an accidental death. Deputies are still investigating to ensure nothing has been overlooked, said Sheriff Joseph Dedman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted May 8, 2013 Prayers for the family.......gotta stick together.....tough deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkslare Report post Posted May 8, 2013 Prayers and thoughts go out to the family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don Martin Report post Posted May 8, 2013 The man who was the victim is a well known sportsman , who I knew and respected. His name is Brian Pinney. He was a member of many conservation groups that I also was associated with, and Brian was always one of the first to step up and offer support projects for youth. He will be missed for sure. RIP Brian--you were truly one of the "Good Guys" in Arizona conservation! Don Martin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbiewer Report post Posted May 8, 2013 here's another article from the republic: \ By Daniel GaytanThe Arizona Republic-12 News Breaking News TeamWed May 8, 2013 2:53 PMThe death of a Chandler hunter has been ruled accidental, according to investigators from the Apache County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said they believe that Charles Duane Pinney, 56, died from a single gunshot wound to the right side of his chest on April 30 or May 1. Pinney was hunting turkeys in the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest near Vernon, according to Sgt. Richard Guinn of the Apache County Sheriff’s Office. Guinn said a search for Pinney began when he did not return to his Chandler home on May 1. Family and friends gave directions to Pinney’s camping spot, where investigators found him dead on May 2. There was no indication of foul play or any disturbance, Guinn said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ8 Report post Posted May 8, 2013 Sad to read this. Thoughts and prayers to his family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adicted Report post Posted May 9, 2013 Sorry to hear. Just makes you wonder being such an experienced angler how he accidently shot himself in the chest at camp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DesertBull Report post Posted May 9, 2013 Seems like a lot if people die while turkey hunting. I know he was at camp and technically not hunting, it just seems that a disproportional number of Deaths occur during turkey hunts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drcarr Report post Posted May 9, 2013 Wishing Mr. Pinney's family strength and serenity during this time of sorrow............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cosninocanines Report post Posted May 9, 2013 Gods Speed Mr Pinney, our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
