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Man gets new gun and accidentally shoots himself

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Updated: 1/23 12:30 pm
WICHITA, Kansas -- Wichita police say a 31-year-old man accidentally shot himself Tuesday night.

It happened in the 4700 block of North Sullivan around 9:05 p.m.

Police say the man had just purchased a new gun.

"As he was handling the handgun, the gun discharged and put a bullet through his left hand," said Lt. Doug Nolte, Wichita Police Department.

The 31-year-old man was transported to Wesley Medical Center by private vehicle.
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iseenit - 1/24/2013 12:26 PM
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Now he knows the business end of a weapon now maybe he will read the safety rules that come with it
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