ASHBURN, VA: An Ashburn man was airlifted to Inova Fairfax Hospital with serious injuries after he reportedly accidentally shot himself, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO).

The resident reported his firearm unintentionally discharged.

On Feb. 29 at 9:43 pm, deputies responded to the scene in the 42600 block of Hollyhock Terrace, Ashburn.

He was airlifted to Inova Fairfax Hospital with serious injuries and is expected to recover.

The case remains under investigation, according to the LCSO.