Bureau Of Land Management May Shut Down Range After Fatal Shooting

By Tom Knighton

The Bureau of Land Management is considering shutting down a stretch of land near Buckeye, AZ following the fatal shooting of a woman by a stray bullet recently. While the land has a long history of being used for shooting, there have reportedly been several near misses previous to the tragic death of Kami Gilstrap on Sunday.

While they haven’t reached a decision, they’re putting in serious consideration of restricting firearm use in the area.

Federal officials are considering a temporary shutdown of the recreational shooting area near Buckeye where Kami Gilstrap was killed by a stray bullet on Sunday.

Amber Cargile, spokeswoman for the Bureau of Land Management’s Arizona office, said Wednesday the details of a temporary closure still are in the works. Officials also will assess future oversight of the area.

“We are pursuing a temporary closure of the area to ensure public safety and address damage to telecommunications infrastructure,” Cargile said. “Ultimately, we will make a determination on management of the Miller Road site based on the facts of the investigation, the safety of public-land users, and the impacts to the local community.”

The tragedy added to mounting problems with the site, which, according to …Read the Rest

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