Incident

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    8-16-2015 Pennsylvania West Norriton 1-0

    Location

    August 16, 2015

    Incident Address
    West Norriton, Pennsylvania

    Participants

    • Type: Victim
    • Age Group: Adult 18+
    • Gender: Male
    • Status: Injured

    Incident Characteristics

    • Shot - Wounded/Injured
    • Accidental Shooting
    • Accidental Shooting - Injury
    • Accidental/Negligent Discharge
    • Cleaning gun

    Notes

    victim told police that he was cleaning his .357 magnum revolver after consuming half a bottle of whiskey and accidentally shot himself.

    Guns Involved

    1 gun involved.

    • Type: 357 Mag

    District

    Congressional District: 7