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Stephen James Foley

Case from Elko County, NV dated Oct 02, 2015

Victim Details

Stephen James Foley

Male

White / Caucasian

Elko County

NV

2015-10-02

48

Stephen

James Foley

07/01/2026

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In the vast expanse of Elko County, Nevada, a hunting trip among friends took a tragic turn on October 2, 2015. Stephen James Foley, a 48-year-old White male from Carson City, was killed in what was later determined to be a hunting accident. The incident occurred in the O'Neil Basin area, approximately 20 miles south of Jackpot, during an elk hunting excursion.

Foley and his three friends were in the process of packing their gear into a vehicle to return to their camp. One of the friends, ...
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  • Authorities: Hunter Packing Away Gun Accidentally Shoots, Kills Friend
  • Reno Gazette Journal: Carson hunter killed in accidental shooting
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    I've been following the discussion about Stephen Foley's tragic accident, and I kee... ...Read More
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    I just can't stop thinking about the impact this tragic accident must have had on Stephen's son, who... ...Read More
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