Christopher Puntin, 44, of Pittsfield, died from a gunshot wound on Saturday, April 27, 2019, while participating in a youth turkey hunt on Monument Valley Road in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. First responders arrived around noon and Puntin was pronounced dead at the scene. Initial findings by Great Barrington Police described the shooting as accidental.

At the time of the incident he had been hunting with two other adults and a juvenile. The Massachusetts Environmental Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, and Great Barrington Police all investigated the case. No arrests or suspects have been reported; authorities characterized the event as a hunting accident.

Puntin was an avid outdoorsman, president of the local National Wild Turkey Federation chapter and a board member for the state chapter. His obituary noted a strong work ethic and devotion to family and friends. If anyone witnessed that day or has information about the incident, please share what is known.