A Sarasota man accidentally shot himself in the leg Saturday, and was then arrested on charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Officers from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to 4011 Midland Road on Saturday. Hector Martinez, 34, admitted to accidentally shooting himself, according to police. His wounds are not life threatening.

Martinez is being held at the Sarasota County jail in lieu of $7,500 bail.