A teen's late-night play with a gun took a tragic turn in San Antonio, Texas, when he accidentally discharged the weapon, causing severe trauma to his hand. The incident, which unfolded at a residence on East Sonterra Boulevard near Loop 1604 just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, has left a 16-year-old boy hospitalized with serious injuries. Fox San Antonio reported that the teenager was playing with a gun when it went off and "blew his hand off."
The San Antonio Police arrived at the scene after being called to the 200 block of East Sonterra Boulevard, where they discovered the grisly aftermath of the accident, according to a statement obtained by KENS 5; they found that the young man had indeed blown off a piece of his hand while handling the firearm, and he was quickly transported to the hospital to receive urgent care, though no updates on his condition were immediately available. Police are now trying to piece together the events of the night, including the origin of the gun, which at this juncture remains a mystery, investigators are scrambling to ascertain who is the rightful owner of the gun.
Currently, no further details about the teen's condition have been released. The investigation remains ongoing, and it has not been disclosed how the teenager came into possession of the gun or whether there were any witnesses to the event.
