Accidental Shooting in Springfield Township

(Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, March 5, 2016)

INCIDENT: 11:07 hrs. – March 3, 2016 – Springfield Township – Accidental Shooting – #16-36250

SUMMARY: Deputies were dispatched to the 17000 block of Sleepy Hollow Blvd for an accidental discharge of a 12 gauge shotgun inside of a residence. While attempting to rack the round out of the shotgun, the responsible had his finger on the trigger and fired a round in the direction of his friend. The friend was struck in his right arm.

OUTCOME OF INCIDENT: The two males attempted to drive to the hospital, but called the Independence Fire Department in the area of Dixie Highway and M-15. The Independence Fire Department treated the victim and transported him to St. Joseph Hospital. Both parties stated that the discharge was accidental. The victim did not sustain life threatening injuries.

RESPONSIBLE INFORMATION: 19 year old male, resident of Springfield Township.

VICTIM INFORMATION: 20 year old male, resident of Springfield Township.

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