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Student dies in shooting accident Student dies in shooting accident
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A teenager from East Sussex has died after he was accidentally shot in the head by a friend while out shooting.A teenager from East Sussex has died after he was accidentally shot in the head by a friend while out shooting.
Student Alex Bailey, 18, from Kingston, was hit while hunting pigeons with two friends on farmland in Southease.Student Alex Bailey, 18, from Kingston, was hit while hunting pigeons with two friends on farmland in Southease.
His parents, Andrew and Sandra, said shooting was one of his big interests, and the trio were all experienced huntsmen with current shotgun licences.His parents, Andrew and Sandra, said shooting was one of his big interests, and the trio were all experienced huntsmen with current shotgun licences.
Sussex Police said his death was not being treated as suspicious. An inquest is due to be held at a future date.Sussex Police said his death was not being treated as suspicious. An inquest is due to be held at a future date.
The group had been shooting at birds from a hide when Mr Bailey was shot last Wednesday. The group had been aiming at birds from a hide when Mr Bailey was shot last Wednesday.
He never failed to put a smile on my face Luke Brown, friendHe never failed to put a smile on my face Luke Brown, friend
His mother described it as "a complete accident".His mother described it as "a complete accident".
"Alex was big, loving and cuddly," she said."Alex was big, loving and cuddly," she said.
His father added: "He was very enthusiastic about country pursuits and his car, which he had a great love for.His father added: "He was very enthusiastic about country pursuits and his car, which he had a great love for.
"Shooting and driving were his big interests in life.""Shooting and driving were his big interests in life."
Mr Bailey was also described as a lover of rural life who adored fishing, and breeding ducks and peacocks. Mr Bailey was also described as a lover of rural life who adored fishing and breeding ducks and peacocks.
He was planning to study business at the Lewes campus of Sussex Downs College.
His friend, Harry Chatwin, who was not present at the shoot, said: "He was the heart and soul of every party. There was never a dull moment around him."His friend, Harry Chatwin, who was not present at the shoot, said: "He was the heart and soul of every party. There was never a dull moment around him."
Another friend, Luke Brown, also not with Mr Bailey when he died, added: "He never failed to put a smile on my face."Another friend, Luke Brown, also not with Mr Bailey when he died, added: "He never failed to put a smile on my face."
And Pauline Murray, assistant head teacher at the Priory School in Lewes, where Mr Bailey was a pupil, said: "Alex will be remembered by all staff with great affection."