Hopkinsville man injured in accidental shooting

A Hopkinsville man was injured in accidental shooting on Hayes Street early this morning.

The incident happened around 4am at 1213 Hayes, according to the report from Hopkinsville Police Officer Chris Nichols.

Twenty-year old Justin Gossett of Hopkinsville told police he was putting away a handgun when he accidentally dropped it, causing it to discharge and strike him in the hand. Gossett was treated for the non-life-threatening injuries and the incident was ruled an accident.

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01/29/2013/am