Hunter Charged in Fatal Shooting of Woman

A tragic incident occurred in Summerville, South Carolina, where 20-year-old Kristofer Kelle McDonald allegedly shot and killed 54-year-old Lori Wind while mistaking her for a deer during illegal nighttime hunting. The shooting happened around 8:15 p.m. on October 29, as Wind and her husband were walking their dog along the Sawmill Branch Walking Trail; her husband sustained multiple gunshot wounds and is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. McDonald opened fire with a 20-gauge shotgun after hearing rustling leaves, violating state laws that prohibit hunting after dark and near residential properties. He turned himself in the following day after seeing news reports about the incident and has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, assault, and criminal negligent use of a firearm, among other charges. McDonald was held on a $400,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court in December. Local authorities emphasized the need for firearm safety and awareness of surroundings during hunting.