'Mind blowing insanity': Dem Senate candidate ripped after bullet fragment hits local reporter at gun range

Social media erupted on Tuesday in response to a Democratic Senate candidate firing an AR-15 at a gun range that resulted in a local reporter being struck by a bullet fragment.

"Great day at the range today with my friend @AdamKinzinger," Democratic Senate candidate Lucas Kunce posted on X on Tuesday. 

"We got to hang out with some union workers while exercising our freedom. Always have your first aid kit handy. Shrapnel can always fly when you hit a target like today, and you've got to be ready to go. We had four first aid kits, so we were able to take care of the situation, and I'm glad Ryan is okay and was able to continue reporting."

KSHB-TV's Ryan Gamboa was the only person injured after a bullet fragment struck his arm, and Kunce, a Marine Corps veteran who was shooting an AR-15 at the time, wrapped his wound with gauze, the Kansas City Star reported.

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Social media reactions from conservatives quickly poured in on X, including from Hawley, who posted online saying, "I know the Kunce campaign needed a shot in the arm, but this is taking it a little far…"

"Democrats Lucas Kunce & Adam Kinzinger apparently accidentally shot a reporter at an event today," Hawley Communications Director Abigail Jackson posted on X. "Are these guys trying to make Tim Walz look competent with a gun?"