A strange accident in Memphis, Tennessee, left a man hurt after his own dog inadvertently discharged a gun when they were sleeping. The man was sleeping next to his girlfriend when the weapon went off, with police reporting that the dog’s paw became lodged in the trigger.
Police arrived at the scene after a report of a gunshot wound and discovered the man with a non-life-threatening injury. Preliminary investigations indicate that the firearm was left loaded and accessible, enabling the surprise incident to occur.
Though uncommon, cases of pets accidentally firing guns have occurred in the past, typically as a result of negligent gun storage. Gun safety officials emphasize the need for weapons to be safely stored, particularly in homes with children or pets.
Authorities are still investigating the details, but no criminal charges have been made. The dog, oblivious to the destruction it had wrought, was not hurt.
