1 person hospitalized, 3 arrested in Kings Beach shooting

Three Kings Beach men are in custody following what the shooter says was an accident.

A 19-year-old man from Sacramento, whose name has not been released, was shot in the face about 1:55pm May 28 in the 8600 block of North Lake Boulevard in Kings Beach. He was driven to a local hospital by a friend before being airlifted to Renown Medical Center in Reno. His condition is unknown.

Arrested were: Brandon Lamont Fuller, 19, of Kings Beach on charges of negligent discharge of a firearm, an enhancement for great bodily injury, and conspiracy; Aydan Ryker Hamilton, 19, of Kings Beach on charges of evidence tampering and conspiracy; and Kyle Andrew Faulkner, 22, of Kings Beach for evidence tampering and conspiracy.

Officers said Fuller cooperated with detectives and stating the shooting was accidental. Two firearms were confiscated.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report