An accidental shooting that sent one man to a hospital was reported Thursday afternoon in Baldwin City.
The shooting was reported about 3:35 p.m. in the 200 block of Jersey Street, police chief Greg Neis said.
Initial reports indicated that one man suffered an accidental gunshot wound to the leg and was being transported to a hospital, Neis said.
Neis said additional details about the circumstances of the shooting weren’t immediately available. Officers remained at the scene shortly before 4:30 p.m., he said.
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Comments
P Allen Macfarlane 5 months ago
Another case study in unsafe handling of a firearm, no doubt.
Rick Masters 5 months ago
Accidental shooting. No details. Don't know anything about it. Run that story!!!
Terry Sexton 5 months ago
There are intentional shootings and there are negligent shootings. There are no accidental shootings.
Stephanie Weaver 5 months ago
I hope a good guy with a gun was there... oh wait.
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