19-year-old injured after accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound
A 19-year-old male was taken to the hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the hip Wednesday evening. The incident is still under investigation.
WARNER ROBINS — On Wednesday, Jan. 14, at approximately 5:33 p.m. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to an incident at 1104 Highway 96 in reference to a gunshot wound.
According to the Warner Robins Police Department, officers arrived on scene and found a 19-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his hip. He was then transported to a local hospital for treatment.
“Through investigation, the victim and another party who was a passenger were getting out of the vehicle,” the release said. “The victim had a firearm in his waistband, went to adjust his pants and the firearm was discharged striking him.”
Police say they are still continuing their investigation of this incident.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact Det. Juan Garcia at (478) 302-5378 or the Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
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