A man has died after suffering a gunshot wound at Eagle Sports Range in Cudahy, Wisconsin, prompting an investigation by local police. The incident happened Friday, August 28, 2026, at the shooting range on East Layton Avenue, according to reports from local authorities and the facility.
The man was injured at the range and taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries. His identity has not been publicly released, and authorities have not yet provided additional details about his age or circumstances.
Eagle Sports Range said its staff rendered aid following the shooting before the injured man was transported for medical treatment. The facility has not publicly characterized the circumstances of the gunshot, while Cudahy police continue working to establish exactly what happened.
Local reports have described the shooting as an apparent accident, but investigators have not released a complete account of the circumstances. Authorities have not announced any arrests or criminal charges in connection with the man’s death.
The incident has brought renewed attention to the importance of firearm safety at shooting facilities, while investigators work to determine how the gunshot occurred. Eagle Sports Range is located at 5900 W. 159th Street in Oak Forest, Illinois, but the fatal August 28 incident reported in current coverage occurred at a similarly named Eagle Sports Range in Cudahy, Wisconsin.
For the man’s family and loved ones, his death represents a devastating and unexpected loss. As the Cudahy Police Department continues its investigation, further information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting is expected to emerge.
