Kelcie T Grega

Arizona Republic

A man and a woman in their 20s were in serious condition Christmas morning after a mishandling of a firearm near 25th Avenue and Mandalay Lane, officials said.

At approximately 6 a.m. the two victims were treated transported to a local trauma center from said Captain Rob McDade, a Phoenix Fire Department spokesman.

The call indicated that both were struck when the mishandled gun accidentally discharged said Sgt. Jonathan Howard, a Phoenix Police Spokesman. Injuries do not appear to be life threatening, he said.

Officers are continuing to investigate the incident.