A Sunday afternoon outing at the Florida Mall took an unsettling turn when a man in his 20s injured himself with his firearm. The Orange County Sheriff's Office stated, as per ClickOrlando, that the deputies were called to the scene around 3 p.m. to respond to an incident involving an "accidental discharge."

The deputies found that the individual had accidentally shot himself while trying to adjust his firearm. Following the incident, the man was promptly taken to a hospital to treat non-life-threatening injuries, ensuring that no more harm would come to him or bystanders. The sheriff's office stressed to the community that it was relieved that no threat had been posed after the accident had been contained.

Details regarding the mishap are scant, but WESH reported that the wounded man was the sole victim of his accidental discharge. This event, isolated as it may have been, still underscores the danger that comes with carrying firearms, even in public spaces such as a bustling shopping mall.