On Christmas Eve morning 2016, 47-year-old Kirk Hummel was hunting rabbits on his parents’ farm in rural Butler County near Allison, Iowa, with his wife, Kathleen. Around 11:30 a.m., a rifle being handled by his wife accidentally discharged and struck Kirk. He was transported for medical care but died before reaching the hospital.

Hummel was a long-time employee at First National Bank in Waverly. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources investigated the shooting, which was reported as a hunting accident. No arrests were made and no suspects were sought. He was survived by his wife, children, mother, and siblings.

If anyone has information about that day or knew Kirk and his family, please share what you can.