KANSAS CITY, Kan, (WSVN) — A Kansas man is now in recovery after he accidentally shot himself while celebrating the New Year
According to Kansas City Police Chief Terry Zeigler, the man was preparing to go out and shoot his .22 caliber handgun to ring in 2019.
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— Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (@KCKPDChief) January 1, 2019
However, when the man sat the gun down on the couch , he ended up shooting himself in the stomach.
Police said the man is expected to be OK.
It is unclear if he will face any charges.
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