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A family target-shooting outing near Snowville, Utah, turned fatal on February 20, 2016. James Shurtz, 27, was acting as a spotter downrange while his father, Glenn Shurtz, took turns firing rifles. James moved into his father’s line of fire and was struck in the chest by a single round from a .30-caliber rifle. He died at the scene.

Box Elder County investigators concluded the shooting was accidental; Chief Deputy Dale Ward said there was no indication of foul play. No arrests were made and no other suspects were considered. James left behind his wife, Janae, and 7-month-old twins, Easton and Navy. The community established a memorial fund to help with funeral expenses and support the family.

What details about the shooting or the circumstances that afternoon might help clarify how James ended up in the line of fire?