Accidental and self-inflicted shooting at Towne East Square, official says
A 28-year-old man accidentally shot himself on Saturday at Towne East Square, police said.
Police were called at 4:47 p.m. after the man’s handgun in his waistband went off and shot him in the leg, according to officer Charley Davidson. Two off-duty nurses were nearby and helped treat the man, Davidson said.
He was taken to the hospital with a serious injury.
The Eagle usually does not report on self-inflicted shootings, except in special cases like this one that occurred in a public place.
This story was originally published October 17, 2020 at 6:23 PM.