Sheriff's Office: Grape Creek juvenile injured in attempt to remove bullet from gun barrel

Staff report | San Angelo

UPDATE: 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, June 6:

The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office said a female juvenile injured her hand after she and another juvenile attempted to remove a bullet lodged in a gun barrel.

The incident happened at 7:45 p.m. in the 9900 block of Raccoon Road in Grape Creek on Monday, June 5, according to a news release from the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office.

A deputy arrived at the scene found a female juvenile with a towel wrapped around her hand, according to the release. The deputy used his first-aid kit and treated the juvenile's wound.

The two juveniles attempted to remove a .223 caliber cartridge stuck in a gun barrel that had been removed from the firearm, according to the release.

One juvenile was holding the barrel while the other juvenile attempted to pry the cartridge out, stated the release.

The bullet then exploded, according to the Sheriff's Office.

The San Angelo Fire Department Medic 6 team arrived and took the juvenile to Shannon Medical Center, where she was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening.

The incident has been turned over to the Criminal Investigation Division for further investigation. The Sheriff's Office said charges are not expected.

Original article:

Authorities responded to an accidental shooting in Grape Creek on Monday evening, according to the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office.

A deputy at the scene said there is an active investigation, but no further information would be released before Tuesday morning.

The shooting occurred in the 10000 block of Raccoon Road, and the call for service came about 7:45 p.m.

This story will be updated when more information is available.

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