Man, woman hospitalized after Hankinson shooting

A man and woman from Hankinson are hospitalized tonight, after a shooting near the Dakota Magic Casino.

Details are sketchy,but the Richland County Sheriff's office says a man and woman suffered gunshot wounds just before 8 this morning, at this apartment complex a half-mile east of the Casino. Authorities say the man who apparently pulled the trigger said it was an accident.

They were both taken to the hospital in Sisseton. The Richland County Sheriff's Office says 29-year-old Anthony Hayes was taken to a Fargo hospital with a wound to his hand, and 28-year-old Kari Dumarce was taken to a Sioux Falls, S.D., hospital with a wound to her abdomen. Neither injury was believed to be life-threatening.

Authorities say Hayes told them he was unloading a handgun Tuesday morning when it went off. They believe alcohol played a role. We've learned the two were tenants of the complex since last year. We've also learned the FBI is involved in the investigation because it's on tribal land. We called the Sheriff's Department. They aren't saying if they're looking for anyone, but do say possible charges are pending.

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