Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Killed in Off‑Duty Hunting Accident in Idaho A tragic accident claimed the life of Lieutenant Nathan Kaas, 48, of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred Sunday in southern Idaho, where Lt. Kaas—who served on the department’s Emergency Response Team—was preparing to hunt mule deer.

Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Killed in Off‑Duty Hunting Accident in Idaho

A tragic accident claimed the life of Lieutenant Nathan Kaas, 48, of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred Sunday in southern Idaho, where Lt. Kaas—who served on the department’s Emergency Response Team—was preparing to hunt mule deer. ABC7 Los Angeles

Reports indicate that as a friend was removing a rifle from its case, the firearm accidentally discharged, striking Lt. Kaas in the thigh. The wound led to severe bleeding, and he succumbed to his injuries. ABC7 Los Angeles

Lt. Kaas was a devoted husband and father of three. He was deeply involved in his faith and community; in a statement shared via a memorial fundraiser, his character was described as embodying the values of “Service Above Self” upheld by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. ABC7 Los Angeles

His passing is a profound loss to his family, his law enforcement colleagues, and all who knew him. May Lt. Nathan Kaas rest in peace, and may his loved ones find comfort and strength in the days ahead.