MOORHEAD – A man was injured Saturday when he was shot in the stomach, police said.

Just before 8 p.m. at 605 24th Ave. S., Moorhead, 49-year-old Wayne Hogenson’s .22 caliber rifle slipped from his hands and discharged when it hit the floor.

The bullet struck Hogenson in his abdomen causing injury. He was unaware the rifle was loaded at the time of the incident, according to a statement released by the city of Moorhead.

Detectives determined it was an accidental discharge.

Hogenson was taken to a hospital for his injuries.