Maryland hunter charged after mistaking woman for deer, killing her

A 74-year-old Maryland man is facing manslaughter and related felony charges after Delaware State Police say he shot and killed a woman he mistook for a deer while hunting from a ground blind in a Sussex County field.

Maryland hunter charged after mistaking woman for deer, killing her

TL;DR

  • A 74-year-old Maryland man is facing charges.
  • The charges include manslaughter and related felonies.
  • Delaware State Police are involved in the case.
  • The incident occurred while the man was hunting in Sussex County.
  • He allegedly mistook a woman for a deer and shot her.
  • The shooting happened from a ground blind.