Milford Teen Accidentally Shoots Self
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
A Milford teen who accidentally shot himself in the leg with a handgun Thursday wasn't familiar with the gun he was handling.
At 10:30 a.m. Thursday police received a call from the boy's parents reporting an accidental discharge on a .38 caliber handgun, said Milford Marshal Dave Hobbs. The bullet entered the youth's right thigh.
Police learned the victim and an older brother had planned to go target shooting, Hobbs said. The victim reportedly got out the weapon and set it between his legs while putting on a shirt. The weapon reportedly discharged when the boy picked it up.
Authorities report the teen had taken a hunter safety course that didn't cover handguns. His older brother was normally the one who transported the gun to their target shooting, investigators said.
According to authorities, the parents called their physician before notifying police. The boy was then taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital, where he is in good condition today.
Police would not release the 17-year-old's name.
The Milford Police Department has ruled the shooting accidental. [[In-content Ad]]
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A Milford teen who accidentally shot himself in the leg with a handgun Thursday wasn't familiar with the gun he was handling.
At 10:30 a.m. Thursday police received a call from the boy's parents reporting an accidental discharge on a .38 caliber handgun, said Milford Marshal Dave Hobbs. The bullet entered the youth's right thigh.
Police learned the victim and an older brother had planned to go target shooting, Hobbs said. The victim reportedly got out the weapon and set it between his legs while putting on a shirt. The weapon reportedly discharged when the boy picked it up.
Authorities report the teen had taken a hunter safety course that didn't cover handguns. His older brother was normally the one who transported the gun to their target shooting, investigators said.
According to authorities, the parents called their physician before notifying police. The boy was then taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital, where he is in good condition today.
Police would not release the 17-year-old's name.
The Milford Police Department has ruled the shooting accidental. [[In-content Ad]]