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Grapevine man dies after hunting accident in Marion County, officials say

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A 45-year-old Grapevine man died in a hunting accident in Marion County just after midnight Saturday, , Texas Parks and Wildlife officials said.

Jose Ramirez of Grapevine was removing a gun from a vehicle when it accidentally discharged, striking him. Despite life-saving measures, Ramirez died from his injuries, KLTV reported.

Marion County is about three hours east of Fort Worth.

“We encourage every hunter to take safety seriously. Always handle all firearms as if they are loaded, keep muzzles pointed in a safe direction and take time to unload your firearm before placing or removing it from a vehicle,” officials said in a social media post. “Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family and friends during this difficult time.”


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The accident is under investigation, officials said.

This story was originally published November 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM.

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Shambhavi Rimal
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Shambhavi covers crime, law enforcement and other breaking news in Fort Worth and Tarrant County. She graduated from the University of North Texas and previously covered a variety of general assignment topics in West Texas. She grew up in Nepal.
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