A Colorado music festival is under investigation after an unnamed 30-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the stomach, reports reveal.
Man Down In Accidental Shooting In Colorado Festival
The incident took place at around 5:42 in the afternoon on Friday, June 15, at the 2018 Country Jam Festival in Grand Junction. Authorities on site were able to immediately respond to the accident and an ambulance was dispatched to the scene.
The victim, whose name was not released to the press, was taken to the St. Mary's Medical Center. His condition was withheld from the public.
"We believe it was accidental, but we're still investigating," stated Megan Terlecky, spokesperson for the Mesa County Sheriff's Office, to The Daily Sentinel.
Among the information being sought by the authorities is how the unidentified man was able to sneak the gun into the events ground as ll kinds of weapons are prohibited inside the festival.
In addition, security at the Country Jam and all other festivals across the United States this year was ramped up following the mass shooting that took place in Las Vegas in October. The Durango Herald reports that attendees of Country Jam in Colorado were subjected to bag searches at the gates. Backpacks and other larger bags were also prohibited as an extra security measure.
Law enforcers in civilian attire were also dispatched to the venue during the three-day music festival.
The Daily Sentinel added that about 24 arrests were made on the first day of the music festival for alcohol-related offenses.
Country Jam 2018 Highlights
The Country Jam Festival took place from Friday, June 14, to Sunday, June 17. Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Brantley Gilbert, and Brett Eldredge headlined the event.
Other notable country musicians included in the lineup are Josh Kelley, Big & Rich, Brett Young, Kip Moore, Josh Turner, Carly Pearce, McKenna Faith, and more.
"My job walking onstage every night is to make you feel all the feels," Lambert declared during her 90-hour set on Friday. The 34-year-old singer/songwriter performed hits such as "The House That Built Me," "Over You," "Pink Sunglasses," "Little Red Wagon."
Elredge wrapped up Day 1 on Friday night. As a surprise to the audience, the country singer brought out to the stage and serenaded Edgar, his dog.
Meanwhile, Big & Rich made an important announcement onstage. They have partnered with actor Mark Wahlberg (Transformers: The Last Knight) to develop a television show. Not much details have been disclosed, but the country group shared that they have already started filming.
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