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Person dies after self-inflicted gun-shot wound at shooting range in Frederick County

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After a preliminary investigation, it was confirmed the person intentionally shot themselves with a gun rented at The Machine Gun Nest.

The incident would mark the third self-inflicted shooting at The Machine Gun Nest since its opening.

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Someone died after a self-inflicted gunshot wound. It happened in Frederick County around 5:27pm.

According to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred at The Machine Gun Nest (7910 Reichs Ford Road), a shooting range in Ballenger Creek.

Paramedics pronounced the person dead.

Authorities say there is no active threat to the community.