"S.L. Youth, 18, Fatally Shot in Rabbit Hunt"
Salt Lake Telegram - August 26, 1947
Richard Ancell, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Ancell. 1389 Bair St., was fatally wounded early Tuesday in a rabbit hunting accident six miles southwest of Riverton, in what is known as the South hills.
He had left his home at about 5 a.m. Tuesday in company with three neighborhood friendss, Robert and George Nebeker, 19 and 15 respectively, 1464 4th East, and Neal Hickman, 15, 1460 4th East, to hunt rabbits.
The group had two .22-caliber rifles, one 20-gauge shotgun, and a .22-caliber revolver.
They told investigating officers of the Salt Lake county sheriff's office that Richard was walking in front of the other three and George, who was carrying the revolver, stumbled, discharging the gun, which sent the bullet through Richard's right arm and the right side of his body.
While two of the boys attempted to carry Richard to the car approximately one mile from the accident scene, Robert ran to summon medical help. Richard apparently died before reaching the car.
Richard Ancell was born in Salt Lake City September 16, 1928, a son of Richard E. and Maud Powell Ancell. In June 1947, he was graduated from South high school. He was a priest in the Browning ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Active in Boy Scout work, he had reached the rank of star scout.
Surviving, besides his parents, are a brother and sister, Douglas Ancell and Shirley Lou Ancell, Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake Telegram - August 26, 1947
Richard Ancell, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Ancell. 1389 Bair St., was fatally wounded early Tuesday in a rabbit hunting accident six miles southwest of Riverton, in what is known as the South hills.
He had left his home at about 5 a.m. Tuesday in company with three neighborhood friendss, Robert and George Nebeker, 19 and 15 respectively, 1464 4th East, and Neal Hickman, 15, 1460 4th East, to hunt rabbits.
The group had two .22-caliber rifles, one 20-gauge shotgun, and a .22-caliber revolver.
They told investigating officers of the Salt Lake county sheriff's office that Richard was walking in front of the other three and George, who was carrying the revolver, stumbled, discharging the gun, which sent the bullet through Richard's right arm and the right side of his body.
While two of the boys attempted to carry Richard to the car approximately one mile from the accident scene, Robert ran to summon medical help. Richard apparently died before reaching the car.
Richard Ancell was born in Salt Lake City September 16, 1928, a son of Richard E. and Maud Powell Ancell. In June 1947, he was graduated from South high school. He was a priest in the Browning ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Active in Boy Scout work, he had reached the rank of star scout.
Surviving, besides his parents, are a brother and sister, Douglas Ancell and Shirley Lou Ancell, Salt Lake City.
"S.L. Youth, 18, Fatally Shot in Rabbit Hunt"
Salt Lake Telegram - August 26, 1947
Richard Ancell, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Ancell. 1389 Bair St., was fatally wounded early Tuesday in a rabbit hunting accident six miles southwest of Riverton, in what is known as the South hills.
He had left his home at about 5 a.m. Tuesday in company with three neighborhood friendss, Robert and George Nebeker, 19 and 15 respectively, 1464 4th East, and Neal Hickman, 15, 1460 4th East, to hunt rabbits.
The group had two .22-caliber rifles, one 20-gauge shotgun, and a .22-caliber revolver.
They told investigating officers of the Salt Lake county sheriff's office that Richard was walking in front of the other three and George, who was carrying the revolver, stumbled, discharging the gun, which sent the bullet through Richard's right arm and the right side of his body.
While two of the boys attempted to carry Richard to the car approximately one mile from the accident scene, Robert ran to summon medical help. Richard apparently died before reaching the car.
Richard Ancell was born in Salt Lake City September 16, 1928, a son of Richard E. and Maud Powell Ancell. In June 1947, he was graduated from South high school. He was a priest in the Browning ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Active in Boy Scout work, he had reached the rank of star scout.
Surviving, besides his parents, are a brother and sister, Douglas Ancell and Shirley Lou Ancell, Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake Telegram - August 26, 1947
Richard Ancell, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Ancell. 1389 Bair St., was fatally wounded early Tuesday in a rabbit hunting accident six miles southwest of Riverton, in what is known as the South hills.
He had left his home at about 5 a.m. Tuesday in company with three neighborhood friendss, Robert and George Nebeker, 19 and 15 respectively, 1464 4th East, and Neal Hickman, 15, 1460 4th East, to hunt rabbits.
The group had two .22-caliber rifles, one 20-gauge shotgun, and a .22-caliber revolver.
They told investigating officers of the Salt Lake county sheriff's office that Richard was walking in front of the other three and George, who was carrying the revolver, stumbled, discharging the gun, which sent the bullet through Richard's right arm and the right side of his body.
While two of the boys attempted to carry Richard to the car approximately one mile from the accident scene, Robert ran to summon medical help. Richard apparently died before reaching the car.
Richard Ancell was born in Salt Lake City September 16, 1928, a son of Richard E. and Maud Powell Ancell. In June 1947, he was graduated from South high school. He was a priest in the Browning ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Active in Boy Scout work, he had reached the rank of star scout.
Surviving, besides his parents, are a brother and sister, Douglas Ancell and Shirley Lou Ancell, Salt Lake City.
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