Man accidentally shoots roommate in the stomach

A man was hospitalized Tuesday morning after his roommate accidentally shot him in the stomach. A man was hospitalized Tuesday morning after his roommate accidentally shot him in the stomach. Photo: 21 Pro Video Photo: 21 Pro Video Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close Man accidentally shoots roommate in the stomach 1 / 9 Back to Gallery

SAN ANTONIO — A man was rushed to the hospital Tuesday morning after his roommate accidentally shot him in the stomach on the North Side.

Police were called to the View at Encino Commons Apartments, 21303 Encino Commons Blvd., at 1:24 a.m.

Officers said the roommate had been handling a gun when it went off, striking the victim in the stomach.

Emergency medical crews arrived shortly after and transported him to University Hospital in serious condition.

The roommate was not taken into custody and is not expected to face charges.

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