Houston, Tx (2-2-16) – A man is in serious condition after he shot himself in the face in what is believed to be an accidental shooting.
According to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office, deputies responded to a call of a shooting at 9:20 p.m. Monday at the Woodglen Village Apartments, located in the 11100 block of West Montgomery Road in northwest Houston.
When deputy constables arrived at the scene, they found a man shot once on the mouth/face area.
Deputies said it all started when four men in a car pulled into the apartment complex. They parked the vehicle and three of the four got out to walk to an apartment.
As they were walking away, they heard a gunshot, turned and ran back to the car. They then found the victim by himself shot.
Investigators believe he was looking at the gun, whomever it belonged to, and it went off as he was handing it. They did not say it looked like he did it on purpose.
Investigators stated it was still under investigation, and they were verifying what happened.
After the three men found him in the car, they jumped in to take him to the hospital. As they turned onto W. Mount Houston, they saw a deputy coming down the road, so they went the wrong direction at the deputy to get his attention.
The shooting victim was transported to Ben Taub Hospital in serious condition.
http://www.khou.com/story/news/local/2016/02/02/deputies-man-serious-condition-after-being-shot-face/79683724/
DA: Man shot himself with illegal firearm in Endicott
A 23-year-old man accidentally shot himself with an illegal firearm Saturday in Endicott, according to Broome County District Attorney Stephen Cornwell.
Endicott police were called just after midnight to the area of Nanticoke Avenue and East Franklin Street just after midnight, where the officers found the man with a gunshot wound.
Police investigated and and witness statements helped them determine this was an accidental and self-inflicted gun wound and not a suicide attempt, the DA's office said Tuesday.
There is no active search for a shooter in this case, Cornwell said, but criminal charges are pending against the 23-year-old. His identity was not released Tuesday by law enforcement officials and the type of firearm used was also not identified.
Police said the 23-year-old man was taken to Wilson Hospital after being shot.
http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/public-safety/2016/02/02/da-man-shot-himself-illegal-firearm-endicott/79693212/
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Illegal hunting keeps wardens busy
Kimble County, Tx (2-1-16) A Kimble County game warden investigated an accidental shooting at a hunting camp. As two teenagers were getting ready at their camp house for the evening’s hunt, one teenager was sitting on his bed inspecting his firearm while the other one got dressed. The teenager looking at his firearm accidentally discharged it and shot his friend in the right thigh. The bullet exited the victim’s left leg. The victim was taken to the hospital where he underwent several surgeries. He is expected to make a full recovery.
http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/cypresscreek/parkreview/game-warden-field-notes-illegal-hunting-keeps-wardens-busy/article_6f5cccd8-c94c-11e5-b45d-93f4910ec6d6.html
Police: Canastota man accidentally shot himself at Walmart
Oneida, NY (2-2-16) A Canastota man has been charged after he accidentally shot himself in the foot at a Walmart location, Oneida City Police say.
According to police, 23-year-old Guthrie Hood was in the toy aisle when his handgun discharged.
He was taken to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Utica.
Police charged Hood with second-degree reckless endangerment and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
They say Hood has a permit, but it does not cover concealed carry.
http://www.localsyr.com/news/police-canastota-man-accidentally-shot-himself-at-walmart
Kokomo woman hospitalized after accidentally shooting herself
Deputies responded to the 1200 block of Arundel Drive after receiving a report of an individual shooting themselves, according to a press release.
On arrival, officers found Katigan Whitlock suffering from a gunshot to the leg. Witnesses indicated Whitlock had stated she accidentally shot herself while unloading a handgun.
Whitlock was transported to St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. Deputies said her condition is unknown at this time.
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances of the shooting. Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Howard County Sheriff’s Investigation Division at 765-456-2031
http://www.kokomotribune.com/news/kokomo-woman-hospitalized-after-accidentally-shooting-herself/article_6a8941b4-c9e2-11e5-a97a-37138163b7c5.html
Police: Fawn Township man shot dog while aiming for girlfriend
Natrona Heights, Pa. (2-2-16) Pennsylvania authorities say a man aiming a gun at his girlfriend during an alcohol-fueled fight accidentally shot a dog instead.
State police say the shooting occurred at Thomas Callen Jr.'s home in Fawn Township early Tuesday.
http://www.wtae.com/news/police-fawn-township-man-shot-dog-was-aiming-at-woman/37773692
Area man dies from gunshot wound
Pittsburg County, Pa (2-2-16) An area man has died of what authorities say appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound that reportedly occurred while he was drawing and putting a handgun into a holster.
Michael David Miller II, 35, of Lakeview Drive in rural Pittsburg County, died early Saturday at the McAlester Regional Medical Center, according to sheriff’s reports.
A witness told sheriff’s deputies that Miller was standing in front of a mirror at his residence, drawing a weapon from a holster and then putting it back in the holster when the witness heard a gunshot. The witness reported that Miller turned and said he had shot himself in the leg, according to reports.
The witness and another friend at the residence, who was awakened by the gunshot, reported that Miller said he had accidentally shot himself. After calling 911, they helped Miller to a truck.
Pittsburg County deputies who were traveling down Lakeview Drive on the way to the scene met the vehicle in front of Talawanda Ranch, according to sheriff’s reports. Two people in the back of the truck were holding Miller, who was wrapped in a blanket, the report states. Miller had a wound in the front part of his leg, near the waist line, according to a statement from Deputy Michael Coffman. Deputies Cody Vaughn and Cory Cantrell attempted to find a pulse and began chest compressions on Miller, according to Coffman.
When an ambulance arrived, paramedics began medical treatment. Miller was subsequently transported to McAlester Regional Health Center, where he was later pronounced deceased, according to sherif’s reports.
Pittsburg County Sheriff Joel Kerns said the matter remains under investigation and that his office is awaiting a report from the State Medical Examiner’s office before issuing a final report.
http://www.mcalesternews.com/news/area-man-dies-from-gunshot-wound/article_ede91fff-497f-58c7-b0cc-29e06dacc6f4.html
Mohave County: Las Vegas man accidentally shoots himself in calf
Golden Valley, Az (2-2-16) - A Las Vegas man received injuries to his right calf after accidentally shooting himself in Arizona over the weekend.
Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an accidental shooting Saturday evening on Interstate 40 near Milepost 42.
A Department of Public Safety Trooper had conducted a traffic stop on a 33-year-old Travis Neil Cook. During the investigation, it was learned that the driver was shot in his right calf. No other occupants were in the vehicle.
The Mohave County Sheriff's Office reported the driver accidentally shot himself. Initially Cook had denied shooting himself but deputies said evidence at the scene shows otherwise. Deputies located a 357 magnum revolver next to Cook’s seat with a spent casing.
Medical River responded and transported Cook to Kingman Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries where he was treated and later released.
http://www.ktnv.com/news/mohave-county-las-vegas-man-accidentally-shoots-himself-in-calf
Naked gunman arrested in Murfreesboro
MURFREESBO, Tenn. (2-2-16) - Nashville CBS affiliate WTVF reports that a naked man armed with a gun was arrested after firing off several rounds.
Reporter Nick Beres said Murfreesboro police arrested 21-year-old Cadari Lindsey after witnesses reported he was seen screaming and waving the gun around before firing at least 8 rounds into the air.
"It was one of those things where you think: What did I just see? It was one of those what happened kind of moments," Tammy Brown told WTVF.
"When officers confronted the individual he immediately began firing shots, not directly at the officers. He did wave the gun at the officers," said Sgt. Kyle Evans. He told WTVF that officers kept their distance until they noticed the gun had cycled to a locked-back position.
"Basically that's a tell tale sign that the gun has ran out of ammunition," said Evans.
WTVF reported that's when officers used a taser to take Lindsey down. That's when they noticed he accidentally shot himself in the leg.
Reporter Nick Beres said Lindsey was expected to be charged with 8 counts of aggravated assault.
http://www.local8now.com/content/news/Naked-gunman-arrested-in-Murfreesboro-367452651.html
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