Teen Killed While Hunting Squirrels

In Brighton, Iowa, 17-year-old Carson Ryan was fatally shot in the back of the head while hunting squirrels. In a news release, the department of natural resources said Ryan “was mistaken for a squirrel by a member of his hunting party.” The department and the sheriff’s office are investigating the accident.

Carson was a member of the high school track and field team, and in a Facebook post they asked that “you keep Carson’s Mom, family classmates and teammates in your hearts as we navigate the devastating loss of Carson. Our hearts are broken.”

Source:

Emily Mae Czachor, “Iowa Teen Dies After Being Mistaken for Squirrel During Hunting Trip, Officials Say,”cbsnews.com (October 1, 2025).