Accidental Shooting Leaves 1 Injured in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Gun Shop

A man was injured after a gun misfired in a Tuscaloosa gun shop Monday afternoon.

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According to Tuscaloosa Police Department spokeswoman Stephanie Taylor, the incident happened just after 1:30 p.m. at Tuscaloosa Gunsmith on 23rd Avenue. The man was struck by a ricocheted bullet that was misfired from a gun inside the shop.

The man was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

There are no further details at this time. Stay connected to The Tuscaloosa Thread for more information as it becomes available.

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