ENFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) -An Enfield man was rushed to Baystate Hospital after accidentally shooting himself Monday night.
According to Chief Alaric Fox of the Enfield Police Department, the victim was cleaning his Smith & Wesson handgun, which he thought was unloaded.
Unfortunately, it was loaded and fired, causing a significant gunshot wound in the man’s leg.
The victim’s wife heard cries for help and called 911 immediately.
Officers arrived at the man’s home on Lincoln Street and applied a tourniquet to the man’s injured leg.
He was then transported to Baystate Hospital.
The firearm was seized pending further investigation and referral to licensing authorities.
No further information was immediately available. Stay tuned to Channel 3…
