A former congressman who opposed Trump and Missouri's Democratic Senate nominee, Lucas Kunce, held a campaign rally on Tuesday.
During the event, they opened fire on private property, something that one would assume wouldn't be difficult for a competent adult, but ended up injuring a reporter.
Ryan Gamboa, a reporter, was hurt when something that seemed like a bullet fragment or a deflected round struck his arm. The perpetrators were firing a high-powered rifle at steel targets a few yards away.
On Wednesday, several days following his campaign event, Kunce informed the local sheriff about the incident, according to his announcement.
The Daily Wire was looking into whether the Democrat may have broken the law by not reporting the gunshot incident, so he apparently called the Clinton County Sheriff thereafter.
The event is still "under investigation," according to the sheriff's department, so they cannot divulge any other details at this time.
The internet lit up with stories surrounding the shooting that took place in a campaign where the Democrat is attempting to take over from a Second Amendment-loving Republican who is overall well-liked.
Remember: Guns don’t shoot people. Lucas Kunce shoots people
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) October 24, 2024
Federalist CEO Sean Davis, also weighed in on the disastrous campaign event, saying, "I've heard of campaigns going out with a bang, [but] this is ridiculous."
Hawley spoke out in numerous tweets following the shooting, seeming to take full advantage of his opponent's blunder, offering questions, criticism, and even protection.
"Lucas Kunce sets up a fake range to get a fake photo-op … and shoots a guy. It’s nuts. But it’s Kunce," Hawley said in one tweet.
He questioned his opponent's legal status in another, saying "Serious question. Missouri law requires any person who causes injury with a firearm to file a report with law enforcement immediately. Did Lucas Kunce do that? Failure to do so is a crime."
Hawley marveled at the response from the political hopeful, saying "Kunce shoots a guy and says 'it’s a great day at the range,'" and in yet another tweet on the event offered a possible solution for reporters: "I will provide safety gear for all reporters covering Lucas Kunce. Free of charge. Enjoy!"
