Plumber, 32, identified as Kansas man accidentally shot and killed when a dog ... trends now
The Kansas hunter who was found dead Saturday after he was accidentally killed when a dog stepped on the trigger of his rifle has been identified and is being remembered as a musician, plumber and family man.
Joseph Smith, 32, from Wichita was found near the hamlet of Geuda Springs, 50 miles south of Wichita and home to 194 people just north of the Oklahoma border after the dog - believed to be owned by Smith - accidentally shot him. Sheriffs believe he died at around 9:40am.
'A canine belonging to the owner of the pickup stepped on the rifle causing the weapon to discharge,' the sheriff's office said. The fired round struck the passenger who died of his injuries on scene.'
Chris Brown, owner of Brown's Plumbing Services and Smith's boss, remembered Smith earlier this week. 'Joe is absolutely the most unique individual I have had the pleasure of meeting,' he wroe. 'He was loved by all of us from all walks of life and loved the same.'
Joseph Smith (pictured), 32, from Wichita was found near the hamlet of Geuda Springs, 50 miles south of Wichita and home to 194 people just north of the Oklahoma border. Sheriffs believe he died at around 9:40am
Brown has begun a GoFundMe on behalf of the family in order to help with the funeral and memorial costs.
'No matter how bad or stressful my or our day was, Joe always had something to lift our spirits,' he added. 'I have been a plumber for a long time and met many many different guys but never have I met another Joe and I am confident there may not be another.'
Smith's sister Jen added her own remembrance: 'Joseph Smith was a truly amazing man. He was kind, funny, smart, and very loving. Every time he walked through the door, he would make someone smile. Either from being a goofball or just his natural presence making everything better.'
'It wasn't hard to love Joe because he always made you feel like you were one of a kind and never left a conversation without letting you know he loved you. Joe is going to be dearly missed by so many. He was a great friend, employee, cousin, brother, son, and dog owner. We have loved and lost one of the best. Rest in Peace Joseph.'
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