Seattle emergency responders were called to a Capitol Hill residence early Sunday following reports of an accidental shooting that left one man injured.
Just after midnight, officers with the Seattle Police Department and personnel from the Seattle Fire Department arrived at a home in the 130 block of 10th Avenue East, where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his forearm.
Initial reports indicate the man was attempting to unload his handgun when it accidentally discharged, sending a bullet through his arm and into a nearby wall. Two witnesses on scene immediately dialed 911 and provided first aid by applying pressure to the wound until officers arrived.
Seattle police officers applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding before medics transported the victim to Harborview Medical Center. He was reported to be in stable condition.
Authorities confirmed that no other injuries occurred during the incident. As of now, no criminal charges have been filed, and investigators believe the shooting was accidental with no evidence of foul play.
The Seattle Police Department continues to investigate and is using the incident as an opportunity to remind the public about the importance of firearm safety—even when handling guns at home.
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