A 17-year-old motel occupant was injured after a gun accidentally went off Thursday, Winston-Salem police said.The incident was reported just before 1:30 p.m. at the Budget Inn at 600 Peters Creek Parkway near West Academy Street. His injury was considered non life-threatening.The teen was loading the gun when it accidentally discharged, police said. The gunfire then struck the teen.No one else is being sought in connection with the incident, police said.The investigation continues.

A 17-year-old motel occupant was injured after a gun accidentally went off Thursday, Winston-Salem police said.

The incident was reported just before 1:30 p.m. at the Budget Inn at 600 Peters Creek Parkway near West Academy Street. His injury was considered non life-threatening.


The teen was loading the gun when it accidentally discharged, police said. The gunfire then struck the teen.

No one else is being sought in connection with the incident, police said.

The investigation continues.