Accidental shooting causes minor injuries

LANCASTER - A Lancaster man suffered a minor injury after he allegedly accidentally shot himself Sunday afternoon.

According to the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, an officer was dispatched to Fairfield Medical Center for a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, a 55-year-old Lancaster man told the officer he'd been "drinking heavily and was messing around with his .38 revolver."

The report notes he told the officer the gun accidentally went off and shot his left hand, but since the bullet went through his hand, he didn't go to the hospital until Monday due to the pain. The report said the man was alone at the time of the shooting.

The incident was reported Monday morning.