Man Accidentally Shoots Himself In Leg In Phoenix Wal-Mart

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A man accidentally shot himself in the leg at a Phoenix, Ariz. Wal-Mart store on Saturday, police told AZ Family.

The man had a gun on his hip, and it accidentally fired, Phoenix police spokesperson Officer James Holmes said.

The man’s injuries were not life-threatening, and nobody else was hurt, Holmes told AZ Family.

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  1. Avatar for Zeb Zeb says:

    The bullets that were used by Gabby Giffords’ assailant were purchased at Walmart.
    Fact.

  2. Hokey Smokes, Bullwinkle! They are coming out of the woodwork today!

    Leaders in the Ranking of States on TPM with the Most Careless Firearm Incidents

    Pennsylvania -8
    Texas - 7
    South Carolina - 5
    Florida - 4
    Arizona/ California/ Indiana / Michigan/ Ohio - 3 (tied)

  3. I hate sweatpants, but I wouldn’t shoot them off my own ass.

  4. I just fucking crapped myself…laughing!!!

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