Teen accidentally shoots bullet through his own hand

Police went to the emergency room after a 38-year-old man reported the 17-year-old shot himself in the hand with a 9 mm handgun, Police Detective Sgt. Dean Welch said. The 17-year-old said he was looking at the gun before he put it to his hand.

He thought the gun was empty so he pulled the trigger and wound up with a hole completely through his left hand. Officers watched video that confirmed the teen’s story and showed it was unintentional.

No foul play is suspected.