Man Injured in Accidental Shooting Near Sand Hill Road in Belfair

On Saturday afternoon, November 29, 2025, at approximately 3:30 PM, Mason County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the area of NE Sand Hill Road in Belfair, near the former Mission Creek Corrections Center, following a report of a possible assault.

Upon arrival, deputies located a van pulled to the side of the roadway with several individuals signaling for help. Inside the vehicle, deputies found an adult male suffering from a single gunshot wound to the upper left shoulder and chest area. According to the group, they had been out harvesting brush in the nearby area when they heard a gunshot and discovered the victim injured.

Deputies immediately provided lifesaving aid, including applying chest seals to both the front and back of the wound to stabilize the victim until North Mason Regional Fire Authority medics arrived and assumed care. The victim was later transported for further medical treatment.

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual near Sand Hill Road around the time of the incident to come forward. Tips or information can be reported by calling (360) 427-9670 ext. 313 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
MCSO Case #25-19832

Officials expressed appreciation for the quick and coordinated response of deputies and emergency crews, noting that early aid played an important role in the victim’s care.