On Sunday, police and fire departments responded to an accidental shooting on the 130 block of 10th Avenue East. Patrol officers arrived shortly after midnight and found a man with a gunshot wound to his forearm. Officers applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding, according to the Seattle Police Department.
A man accidentally shot himself in the arm while attempting to unload his handgun, with the bullet passing through his arm and into a wall. Two witnesses at the scene called 911 and applied pressure to the wound. The victim was transported to Harborview Medical Center in stable condition. No other injuries were reported, as reported by the Seattle Police Department.
The Seattle Police Department is investigating a recent shooting incident. No charges have been filed at this time. Police report that the circumstances indicate the shooting was accidental, with no signs of criminal intent. Seattle Police Department officials are reminding the public to exercise caution when handling firearms, even in the home.
