Hannah Kelly, pastor's daughter at Grace Connection Church, accidentally shot on church grounds

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A woman was shot at Grace Connection church Sunday in what authorities believe to be an accidental shooting. 
Photographer: Paul Kasper, WFTS
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Posted: 02/13/2012

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla - A pastor's daughter was rushed to Bayfront Medical Center after she was accidentally shot in the head at church Sunday, said authorities.

Church service had just let out at Grace Connection Church in Saint Petersburg when three men gathered to look at a gun.

Dustin Bueller, 20, was looking to buy a gun for his 21st birthday that was coming up. He approached Moises Zambrana, 48, a fellow member of the congregation who owned a Reuger 9mm. The two men walked into a closet located in the recreation room of the church to look at the gun in private.

They were joined by John Penu, 19, who was also interested in learning about the fire arm. Zambrana had removed the gun's magazine and  was in the process of telling the two young men about fire arm safety when the gun went off. The bullet went through the closet wall and struck Hannah Kelly in the head.

Kelly is the daughter of pastor Tim Kelly who oversees Grace Connection congregation.

Kelly underwent emergency surgery. She is listed in critical condition.

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene just before 12:30 p.m.

Deputies believe the shooting was accidental.

Authorities say that Zambrana has a permit to carry a concealed weapon.

Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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