Man accidentally shoots himself inside Publix while shopping with wife, kids, deputies say
By Stephanie Moore
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GREER, South Carolina (WYFF) — A man accidentally shot himself while shopping with his wife and kids at a Publix in Greenville County, South Carolina.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said it was called about 6:40 p.m. to the Publix grocery store at 411 The Parkway in Greer after getting a 911 call reporting that a man had sustained a gunshot wound inside the store.
Upon arrival, deputies located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound to his arm.
During the investigation, deputies learned that the man was shopping inside the store with his wife and child when he reached into his pocket, causing a pistol to fall to the ground.
When the gun hit the floor, the firearm accidentally discharged, striking the man in the arm, deputies said.
Deputies on scene provided medical aid, including the application of a tourniquet. The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injury and is expected to survive.
Investigators determined the shooting was accidental, and no criminal charges were filed.
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