Manslaughter charge filed in wake of hunting death

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A Granby man was charged Monday evening with First Degree Involuntary Manslaughter (a Class C Felony), for allegedly shooting and killing a teenager during a night time hunting accident. Jacob D. Shamblin,25, was arrested on Monday and taken into the custody of the Newton County Sheriffs Department. It is said that Shamblin, Cox, and Cox's brother in law, were all in the woods late that evening with the intentions of poaching. Cox, 19, was separated from the other two men. It is said that a running noise was heard and a flashlight was shown before Cox was shot. Steven Cox was shot in the face and died at the scene, (6646 Raven Road). It has been also noted that Steven Cox lived at the property address that was being hunted on. His dwelling consisted of a remade dog kennel, with limited access to water and electricity. Newton County's Prosecutor does not believe that it was an accident. It was stated that the distance between Shamblin and Cox was between 20-25 yards, and none of the three men were wearing a colored safety vest. Poaching charges are still on the table as a consideration at this time.
What were they thinking! We are hunters, and every hunter knows that you do not hunt when you cannot see and that you ALWAYS wear your hunters orange. Knowing that one of your friends is not with you and shooting at something that you cannot see makes absolutely no sense to me at all. His poor family, is all I can think of at this moment. I am trying not to think like a criminal justice major, but it is difficult when the stupidity of an event is obvious.
The reason that this article affected me in this manner is because I have children. And not only because I have children, but because I have children who like to hunt. What does this type of crime leave for the future hunters? What new restrictions are going to be put into force because of someones stupid streak. All that I can say is that god hope this was an accident. It will not make the lose easier on the parents of Steven Cox, but its better than knowing that this type of thing was done on purpose.
God protect all those who cannot protect themselves. The truth will come out in this case. May the investigations be through and justice be served.