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Accidental Fire Arm Discharge while cleaning firearm

05/25/2020

Cass County Sheriff Wm. C. Brueggemann advised that on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at 8:19 p.m. Cass County Deputies, along with Nehawka Rescue, and Cass County Paramedics responded to an accidental shooting at 3414 54th St., rural Nehawka.  Jacob Huckleberry (24, of Nehawka) was trying to clean his .38 revolver when the firearm discharged.  Huckleberry was shot in the leg.  The bullet travelled through his leg and struck his recliner.  Huckleberry was transported by Nehawka Rescue to Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha for non-life threatening injuries.  No charges are anticipated.  Investigation is complete.

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