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Accidental shooting leaves man hospitalized

Reeds, NC (3-10-16) A man remained hospitalized Thursday after Davidson County deputies say he accidentally shot himself Sunday in Reeds.

Carrell Williams, 47, was listed in good condition Thursday afternoon at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, a hospital spokeswoman said. Williams was transported by AirCare on Sunday to WFBMC after the incident on Waitman Road.

The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office responded to 801 Waitman Road at 4:09 p.m. Waitman Road is near Old U.S. Highway 64 West and N.C. Highway 150 South.

DCSO Patrol Capt. Kevin Johnson said Williams apparently was taking his handgun out of his holster because he had been carrying it and accidentally shot himself. “He must have had his finger on the trigger when he was taking it out and the gun went off,” the captain said.

The bullet wound was on the left side of Williams' abdomen, Johnson said. The captain explained the man’s injuries were being considered nonlife-threatening.

Deputies were treating the incident as an accidental shooting, Johnson said.

Responding agencies were AirCare from Wake Forest Baptist Health, Davidson County EMS, A-RC-H Fire Department, Davidson County Rescue Squad and the sheriff's office.

Darrick Ignasiak can be reached at (336) 249-3981, ext. 217, or darrick.ignasiak@the-dispatch.com. Follow Darrick on Twitter: @DispatchDarrick

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20160310/NEWS/160319981




Man hospitalized after accidental shooting

Beatrice, Ne  (3-10-16) Beatrice police responded to a report that a male had been shot and was bleeding at the 1400 block of Jefferson Street a little after 4 a.m. March 10.

Upon arriving at the location, officers located Paul Schexnaydre, 33, of Denham Springs, La., with a gunshot wound to his leg, according to a press release from the police department.

Officers recovered a .40 caliber handgun from the scene. Further investigation indicated that the victim had accidentally discharged the firearm and inflicted the wound himself, the press release states.

The victim was transported by Beatrice Fire and Rescue to Bryan LGH West for treatment.

http://beatricedailysun.com/news/local/man-hospitalized-after-accidental-shooting/article_5a28730c-9a71-574e-80ad-476120ac994c.html

Bullets shot through West Fargo apartment walls in accidental shooting

West Fargo, ND (3-10-16) - People in a West Fargo apartment building had a scare as rifle bullets went through the buildings walls.   It happened Wednesday around four at 745 31st avenue east.

Police say the bullets went through two walls before hitting a brick wall.  The man who fired the gun says he thought it was empty.  He was not arrested, but prosecutors are reviewing the case for charges.   No one was injured.

http://www.wday.com/news/north-dakota/3984160-bullets-shot-through-west-fargo-apartment-walls-accidental-shooting




UPDATE: Morgantown Teen Dies After Accidental Shooting

Morgantown, W, Va (3-10-16) The family of Damon William Sochko - Seals has reached out to 5 News through Smith Funeral and Cremation Care with a statement:

"The outpouring of love and support received over the last several days has been greatly appreciated. The community has came together to show their support in ways we could have never imagined. For that, we ask that our privacy please be respected at this very difficult time. Funeral arrangements are being made through Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Morgantown. We invite everyone to join us at the public viewing and funeral service, once those arrangements have been finalized."

ORIGINAL:

According to the Monongalia County Sheriffs Department a Morgantown teenager who was shot on Monday has died.

16 year old Damon Sochko died Wednesday after being shot in the head back on Monday while Christopher Smith was handling the gun.

Smith is charged with wanton endangerment, but the charges against him could be changing.

http://www.wdtv.com/wdtv.cfm?func=view&section=5-News&item=UPDATE-Morgantown-Teen-Dies-After-Accidental-Shooting-29278