An accidental shooting on Thursday night in Lincoln led to a mother being cited for providing alcohol to four juveniles.

The incident took place around 11:22 p.m. in the 2100 Block of A Street, when Lincoln Fire and Rescue and Lincoln Police Department responded to an accidental shooting.

Upon arrival, authorities discovered that a 16-year-old had shot himself in the left thigh by accident.

Police said that the 16-year-old was hanging out with three friends, a 16-year-old male and two 17-year-old females, when he pulled out the firearm to show it off. On accident, he pulled the trigger, sending a bullet into his leg.

He was transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Upon investigation, it was determined that the four juveniles were drinking and smoking marijuana at the time of the incident.

Police then discovered that one of the female’s mothers, Brenda Bonin, 51, had purchased the alcohol that was being consumed.

She was cited and released for procuring alcohol to minors and child neglect.

Police found Miller Lite, UV Blue vodka, and Four Loko at the scene.