Trace Adkins survived ex-wife's 'kill shot' after bullet passed through heart and lungs
Country music performer Trace Adkins is opening up about a 1994 incident where he survived a gunshot wound inflicted by his second wife.
Answered
When did the shooting occur?
The incident took place in 1994.
What injuries did Trace Adkins sustain?
The bullet passed through his heart and lungs.
Does Trace Adkins hold ill will toward his ex-wife?
No, he has stated that he forgives her and believes she did not mean to shoot him.
Where it stands
A bullet passed through the heart and lungs of country music icon Trace Adkins during a 1994 confrontation with his then-wife. The event occurred following a heated argument, resulting in an injury that narrowly missed ending his life. Entertainment Weekly, Page Six, American Songwriter, People.com, and Fox News report that Adkins has spoken publicly about the incident, expressing forgiveness toward his ex-wife.
While details of the argument characterize the shooting as a "kill shot," Adkins stated he does not believe the action was intentional. Coverage focuses on his reflection regarding the event, noting that he maintains the belief his ex-wife did not intend to pull the trigger. Coverage does not specify any further legal or personal developments regarding the parties involved.
Future discourse will likely depend on whether additional context surrounding the 1994 event is provided by those involved.
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Sources (9)
- Trace Adkins recalls being shot by ex-wife during fight about his drinking NewsNation · 49d ago
- Country star forgives ex-wife for shooting that nearly killed him: ‘It was a kill shot’ AL.com · 49d ago
- Trace Adkins recalls being shot, nearly killed by ex-wife USA Today · 49d ago
- Country star forgives ex-wife for shooting that nearly killed him: ‘It was a kill shot’ OregonLive.com · 49d ago
- Trace Adkins reflects on being shot by his second wife during argument: ‘That took it a little far’ Entertainment Weekly · 49d ago
- Trace Adkins details being shot by his ex-wife during heated argument: ‘Totally uncalled for’ Page Six · 49d ago
- “I Don’t Think She Knew What Was About To Happen When She Pulled That Trigger”: Country Icon Says He’s Never Believed His Ex-Wife Meant To Shoot Him American Songwriter · 49d ago
- Trace Adkins Says He Forgives Ex-Wife for Shooting Him After Argument in 1994: ‘I Don’t Think She Meant To’ People.com · 49d ago
- Trace Adkins survived ex-wife's 'kill shot' after bullet passed through heart and lungs Fox News · 49d ago
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