Man injured after pistol accidentally discharges
Related news from the Web
Latest headlines by topic:
• Privacy
Powered by Topix.net
ADVERTISEMENT
the reporter staff
An area man was rushed to St. Agnes Hospital on Tuesday afternoon after a pistol he was working on accidentally discharged, striking him in the abdomen, according to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Department.
The incident happened at a residence along Highway 151 north of Fond du Lac shortly before 3:30 p.m.
The man, authorities said Tuesday night, called 911 to report the accidental shooting. He remained conscious while talking to dispatchers.
Authorities said that the man was using a screwdriver and apparently trying to dislodge a round from the chamber of the pistol when the weapon discharged, with the bullet striking him in the abdomen.
Further details of the incident were not available late Tuesday.