COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) - No criminal activity is suspected in a Monday shooting in Columbus.

Columbus police responded to Juanita Street in east Columbus Monday where they found a 20-year old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. His injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.

Later, Columbus police updated by stating the victim admits he accidentally shot himself in the leg. He is recovering.

"No criminal activity was involved," Columbus police stated.