U.S. Army · United States 
Herbert Minnick
1932
Herbert W. Minnick served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Game Warden Bert Minnick was accidentally shot and killed at Bell's Corner, 3-1/2 miles north of Rockford, while checking a pheasant hunter for a license at 10 am.
The man cradled his 12-gauge shotgun in his arms, and as he reached into his pocket to get the license, the shotgun discharged, striking Warden Minnick in the stomach. Warden Minnick died as he was being transported to his home.
The county coroner ruled the shooting was accidental and the hunter was not charged.
Warden Minnick was a United States Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Spokane County Game Commission for two years.
The man cradled his 12-gauge shotgun in his arms, and as he reached into his pocket to get the license, the shotgun discharged, striking Warden Minnick in the stomach. Warden Minnick died as he was being transported to his home.
The county coroner ruled the shooting was accidental and the hunter was not charged.
Warden Minnick was a United States Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Spokane County Game Commission for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his father and three brothers.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Spokane County Game Commission
Deputy Game Warden
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