There were two reported gun accidents in Tennessee today.  In Crossville, a man cleaning his gun at a firepit accidentally shot himself in the thigh.  He was flown by “Lifestar” helicopter to a nearby hospital.  In Memphis, two young brothers found a gun and one of them was shot in the hand.  The boy went to the hospital and is expected to recover.

Sources:

Scott Humphrey, “Law Enforcement and Medics Respond to Accidental Shooting In Cumberland County,”  1057News.com (October 7, 2020).

“Shelby County Deputies Investigating Accidental Shooting Involving Young Brothers,” WMCActionNews5 (October 6, 2020).