Florida Man Shoots Himself in Groin at Walmart, Triggering Store Evacuation and Hospitalization
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 7
Florida Man Shoots Himself in Groin at Walmart, Triggering Store Evacuation and Hospitalization
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 7
Summary
Sarasota County deputies responded to a Venice, Florida, Walmart after reports of a popping sound and blood near the bathroom, later finding a man had accidentally shot himself in the groin and leg.
Surveillance video showed the man entering the store with a holstered gun tucked into the waistband of his shorts; the weapon discharged as he tried to adjust it.
Deputies evacuated and cleared the store because no suspect was initially found inside, then learned the injured man had already left to seek treatment.
The man was located shortly afterward at Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Venice campus, and authorities did not say whether he would face charges.