St. Joseph County man injured as handgun accidentally discharges

MENDON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The St Joseph County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an accidental shooting that occurred Saturday.

According to a news release, a 46-year-old man was placing a loaded pistol into a safe at a residence in the 24000 block of Pinhook Road in Mendon Township when the firearm fell to the ground and discharged a single round, striking the man in the abdomen.

The man was able to call 911 and apply pressure to the wound until first responders arrived. There was no exit wound…

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