Harry Whittington

Harry Whittington

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Harry Whittington was a prominent Texas lawyer and a notable figure in American political history, best known for being accidentally shot by then-Vice President Dick Cheney during a hunting trip in 2006. The incident drew significant media attention and became a subject of public scrutiny regarding Cheney's handling of the situation. Whittington recovered from his injuries and publicly forgave Cheney, maintaining a low profile for much of his life thereafter. He passed away in 2023, marking the end of a life that intersected with one of the most controversial political events of the early 21st century.

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He suffered a minor embarrassment in 2006 when he shot Harry Whittington, a Texas lawyer, in the face while hunting quail in a ranch in Riviera, Texas.

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The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-04
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Harry Whittington was accidentally shot by Dick Cheney during a hunting accident in 2006.

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Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2025-11-04
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Harry Whittington was accidentally shot in the face by Dick Cheney during a hunting trip.

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Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-11-04
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Harry Whittington was the hunting companion of Dick Cheney who was accidentally shot by him in 2006.

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The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-04
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