A grandfather accidentally shot himself while trying to remove a shotgun from his home, Oklahoma City police said Monday.The man and his wife were babysitting their grandchildren in the 11700 block of Southwest 16th Street when he decided to remove a shotgun from the home while the children were there, according to officers. Investigators say the man went to put the firearm in the trunk of his car when it fired a shot, striking him.According to police, a neighbor called 911 and performed CPR but was unable to revive the man, who died at the scene.The man's wife and grandchildren were inside the home. Officers said they do not anticipate any charges being filed.Stay with KOCO 5 News for the latest information on breaking news.Crime footer

A grandfather accidentally shot himself while trying to remove a shotgun from his home, Oklahoma City police said Monday.

The man and his wife were babysitting their grandchildren in the 11700 block of Southwest 16th Street when he decided to remove a shotgun from the home while the children were there, according to officers. Investigators say the man went to put the firearm in the trunk of his car when it fired a shot, striking him.


According to police, a neighbor called 911 and performed CPR but was unable to revive the man, who died at the scene.

The man's wife and grandchildren were inside the home. Officers said they do not anticipate any charges being filed.

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