Missouri Democrat Senate candidate Lucas Kunce accidentally struck a reporter for a Kansas City television station with shrapnel during a campaign photo-op.

The incident happened at a gun range near Kansas City.

Kunce is running against Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO).

Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger joined Kunce at the campaign event.

“Great day at the range today with my friend @AdamKinzinger. 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,” Kunce said.

“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,” he added.

KSHB 41 reports:

A KSHB 41 News reporter was hit by a metal fragment Tuesday afternoon while covering a campaign event for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Lucas Kunce.

Reporter Ryan Gamboa was covering the event at a private residence in Holt, Missouri — about 40 miles northeast of Kansas City — Tuesday afternoon when he was struck in the arm. It was unclear if he was struck by a bullet ricochet or another type of metal fragment.

Kunce was firing an AR-15-style weapon at the time that the reporter was struck.

Kunce was among those who provided treatment to Gamboa, wrapping a bandage around his arm.

“’Great day at the range we shot a reporter but otherwise all good!’ What????” Abigail Jackson, Communications Director for Sen. Josh Hawley, commented.

“I know the Kunce campaign needed a shot in the arm, but this is taking it a little far,” Hawley said.

More reactions from the incident:

Per First Alert 4:

A reporter for a Kansas City television station was hit by a bullet fragment while he was covering a campaign event.

The incident happened at a gun range near Kansas City. US Senate candidate Lucas Kunce was at a gun range. A reporter from KSHB was struck by a bullet fragment that ricocheted off a metal target. Kunce helped tape up the reporter’s arm, his campaign said.

KSHB says the reporter was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. He was later released.

Kunce, a Democrat, is challenging incumbent Republican Josh Hawley.

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