Logansport man injured in hunting accident in Cass County

LOGANSPORT – Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting accident in Logansport on Monday.

Just after 10 a.m., officers were dispatched when Cass County Emergency Dispatch received information of a deer hunter who had been shot in the foot.

Daniel Jackson, 36, of Logansport, was finishing his hunt and lowering his firearm from an elevated stand when the gun discharged and the bullet hit one of his feet. 

Jackson safely climbed down from the stand and called for help. He was transported to Logansport Memorial Hospital in good condition.

For more information on hunting and hunting safety, see hunting.IN.gov.  

Other assisting agencies included the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Logansport Police Department, Cass County Emergency Medical Services, District 1 Fire Department, and Indiana State Police.