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Showing Original Post only (View all)Man shoots himself in the penis in Birmingham [View all]
Man shoots himself in the penis in Birmingham
10:55 AM, June 15, 2012
By Tammy Stables Battaglia
Detroit Free Press Staff Writer
A Southfield man is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the penis as he adjusted his gun, according to police.
The 45-year-old heating and air-conditioning company employee was on a job in Birmingham on Tuesday when the incident took place, Birmingham Police Deputy Chief Mark Clemence said today. He was getting ready to work and was moving the .40-caliber Glock pistol in his pants when it discharged at 11:15 a.m.
"Through and through, if you can believe it," Clemence said. "The situation could have been a lot worse. You think about it -- your femoral artery runs down there. He could have shot it off. It could have been a lot worse. Its a big bullet; youre not talking a small bullet."
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Although he had a permit to carry the gun, he may face charges of reckless discharge of a firearm, Clemence said. The city's prosecutor is expected to review the case, he added.
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Was it attacking him? It takes the concept of "self" defense to a whole new level.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jun 2012
#4
And the comedians rejoiced! The Karmic gods are good!!!! How many jokes from this story??? Contest?
Malikshah
Jun 2012
#5
Has a Glock & a carry permit, but can't afford a holster or lessons in firearm safety?
Egalitarian Thug
Jun 2012
#12
Would it be dumb to ask why he needed a gun to repair air conditioners?
proud2BlibKansan
Jun 2012
#23