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Alabama man dies when crossbow discharges in his car

ORANGE BEACH (AP) — Authorities say an Alabama man was killed when a crossbow in the backseat of his car discharged.

Investigators told WKRG-TV the accident that killed 24-year-old Cade Davis happened Saturday night in south Baldwin County.

Baldwin County Coroner Stan Vinson said the arrow traveled through his back and pierced his chest.

Funeral services will be held at Jubilee Baptist Church in Daphne at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Davis was a Daphne High School graduate.

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On 1/22/13 at 10:32 AM, TERESA from DECATUR wrote:

Oh no Obama will be banning cross bows now

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On 1/22/13 at 10:52 AM, Tony from wrote:

Who rides around with a crossbow in the back seat, cocked with a bolt loaded?

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On 1/22/13 at 11:08 AM, MICHAEL E from wrote:

Tony I agree; what the hell was he up to? Things that make you go hmm. . . . . . .

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On 1/22/13 at 01:04 PM, RONALD from wrote:

Darwin Winner.

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On 1/22/13 at 07:41 PM, JIMMY from wrote:

why was he riding around with it loaded? I agree with Michael, what was he up to?

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On 1/22/13 at 07:52 PM, Casinokid from wrote:

Yeah I think I would have removed the bolt on account of the stored energy.

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On 1/24/13 at 07:29 AM, Sherry from wrote:

Tbone too bad he cannot ban idiots like you from posting here.

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On 1/25/13 at 08:36 AM, S from wrote:

@Sherry - LOL!

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