On a crisp autumn day in Brentwood, New Hampshire, a day meant for outdoor pursuits turned into a scene of tragedy. Christopher Shewokis, a 51-year-old White male from Sandown, lost his life on November 4, 2017, in what was determined to be a firearms accident. An avid outdoorsman with a passion for activities like hunting and fishing, he had gone to the Deer Run Wildlife Management Area for some target practice, accompanied by an adult friend and a juvenile.
The afternoon took a
devastating turn when, while the friend was setting up targets, Shewokis loaded a. 22 caliber revolver. He then handed the weapon to the juvenile, providing instructions on its use. In a harrowing moment, the revolver discharged, firing a single round into Shewokis's chest. First responders were called to the scene, but the injury proved to be fatal.
Following the incident, an investigation was conducted into the circumstances of the shooting. The New Hampshire Medical Examiner's Office performed an autopsy and officially ruled the death as accidental. Based on the investigation, authorities determined that the fatal shot was an unintentional discharge of the firearm. As a result of this finding, no arrests were made in connection with the death of Christopher Shewokis, and no criminal suspects were named. The event was chronicled as a tragic mishap, leaving behind a grieving family and community to mourn the sudden and unexpected loss of a husband, father, and friend.
