One Person Injured in Apparent Accidental Shooting at Alamo Gun Range in Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY, FL — A person was injured early this afternoon in what officials are calling a likely accidental shooting at the Alamo Gun Range, located off Vanderbilt Beach Road in North Collier. The incident occurred at approximately 12:31 p.m., prompting an emergency response from North Collier Fire Rescue and Collier County EMS.
According to preliminary reports, first responders arrived quickly on scene and rendered medical aid to an individual who had sustained a gunshot wound to the hand. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. While the full extent of the injury has not yet been released, emergency officials confirmed the wound was not life-threatening.
The Collier County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. While authorities have not released the identity of the individual involved, early indications point toward the incident being accidental in nature. Investigators will be reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses, and examining the firearm used in the incident to determine exactly how the shooting occurred.
Gun safety experts say that although ranges like the Alamo implement strict safety protocols, accidental discharges can still occur if proper handling procedures are not followed. These types of incidents serve as a reminder of the importance of constant vigilance and adherence to firearm safety rules—especially in controlled environments.
As part of the investigation, the Sheriff’s Office will also determine whether any charges or citations are warranted based on negligence or failure to follow range rules. The Alamo Gun Range has not issued a public statement yet but is expected to cooperate fully with the investigation.
Local residents and range patrons have expressed concern but also relief that the injury was not more severe. Gun safety advocates are using the opportunity to call for continued education, especially for new firearm users, on the importance of treating every weapon as loaded and always pointing it in a safe direction.
More details, including the identity of the injured party and the results of the investigation, are expected to be released in the coming days. For now, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has additional information to contact their department.
Stay tuned to local news outlets for updates on this developing story.