Man dies after shooting at Savannah gun range

A man was killed after an accidental shooting Monday afternoon at an indoor gun range in Savannah, police said.

John Salvati, 59, was inadvertently shot by a member of his party at Savannah Quick Shot along White Bluff Road, authorities said. He was taken to Memorial Medical Center, where he died.

Police said it doesn’t appear any charges will be filed.

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