NICEVILLE — A 36-year-old convicted felon who accidentally shot himself was arrested for possessing a weapon.

Officers responded to the home after receiving a 911 call about a man who had possibly shot himself.

A witness told Niceville Police Department officers that the suspect was showing him the gun while his finger was on the trigger. The suspect then loaded the magazine, pulled back the slide and fired one round into his left hand, the witness said.

The suspect has eight prior felony convictions.

The gun he shot himself with was a stolen Glock, according to his arrest report.

He told officers he found the gun behind the stove while cleaning. He said he thought it was a hammer and he picked it up and it went off.