What Did Tim Sheehy Say About 2015 Gunshot Incident? By Montana voters are intensifying their focus on Senate candidate as questions arise about his account of a controversial 2015 gunshot incident in Glacier National Park. The inconsistencies in Sheehy’s story could impact voter confidence as he campaigns for a crucial Senate seat, with both parties closely watching the outcome of this pivotal race. Here’s a closer look at Sheehy’s account of the incident and the ongoing controversy surrounding it.
Tim Sheehy addresses 2015 gunshot incident Montana GOP Senate candidate Tim Sheehy’s evolving story around a gunshot wound has led to increasing public scrutiny and confusion, especially after a recent interview with Fox News’ Megyn Kelly. “There’s not an extensive medical record for any of this stuff,” Sheehy said, explaining the lack of documentation for the bullet lodged in his arm since a 2015 incident in Glacier National Park. However, Kelly pressed him on this, pointing out that voters were unclear about the incident.
“It’s so confusing,” she told him. (via ) The controversy stems from an incident where authorities fined Sheehy for illegally discharging a firearm. According to the initial account he gave at the time, Sheehy accidentally shot himself while handling his gun.
However, his story changed recently; he now claims the bullet came from a prior friendly fire incident in Afghanistan during his service as a Navy SEAL, and that he only sought medica.