A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Deputy has died from an accidental gunshot
wound. Around 7:20 Tuesday morning, the Wapello County Sheriff’s
Office received a 911 call about an accidental gunshot. 35-year-old Brian
Rainey sustained a gunshot wound to his torso and died from his injuries.
Deputy Rainey was off duty at the time. Funeral arrangements for Deputy
Brian Rainey are pending at the Reese Funeral Home of Ottumwa.