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Teen Hunter Convicted for Shooting Agents | Lafayette Louisiana News
A federal jury just convicted 23-year-old Carson McKoin of assaulting and impeding wildlife agents after he fired a shot at them while hunting—mistaking their boat for trespassers. Now facing up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release, McKoin tried to downplay the incident as a “signal shot,” but prosecutors proved he targeted federal officers. The case, involving the FBI, ATF, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, underscores the deadly consequences of reckless gun use—and sends a stark warning: federal agents are not targets, even when you’re out in the…
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