Christina L. Hall, 62, of rural Oswego, Kansas, died after a hunting trip on January 13, 2024. She and her husband had finished deer hunting at the Grand Osage Wildlife Area in Labette County and returned to their pickup. While Derek Hall was attempting to unload his rifle in the back seat, the firearm discharged and a single shot struck Christina in the lower back.

Emergency medical services took Christina to Labette Health hospital, where she died of her injuries. The Labette County Sheriff’s Office investigated and interviewed Derek Hall, who said the rifle fired when he took it off the safety to unload. Authorities concluded the shooting was accidental and announced no charges. The sheriff’s office offered condolences to the family for the loss.

If anyone saw the couple at Grand Osage Wildlife Area that day or has information about the incident, please share what you know.