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Mother, son injured in accidental shooting

TWILIGHT, W.Va. — A Boone County woman and her son were hospitalized Tuesday after both were shot in a domestic dispute.

Deputies said Phyllis Mooney, 63, and Jason Mooney, 37,suffered wounds about 7:30 a.m. at their home in Twilight.

Deputies said Jason Mooney was packing his things to leave during an argument and slammed a .30-.30 rifle on the floor in an attempt to break it. Deputies said the gun accidentally went off, hitting both of them. They had to undergo emergency surgery at CAMC General.

Investigators said Jason Mooney may be charged with illegal possession of a firearm.





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