The 58-year-old Hastings man also faces two more charges, including careless use of a firearm causing injury to another man, and unlawful hunting. Police allege Gary McCurrach shot and killed Jordan, a soldier based at Linton Military Camp, while he was sitting down in open bush. By - Hawkes Bay TodayThe hunter who allegedly killed a young soldier in the Ruahine Ranges will not enter a plea until a forensic optometrist has completed a report. McCurrach has been remanded on bail until he returns to court next month. Mr Jordan was resting with two friends on the Sparrowhawk bivouac track, when he was allegedly shot by the experienced hunter who was in a separate hunting group.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 20, 2016 23:12 UTC