Two Men Accidentally Shoot Themselves in the Leg

A man in Grand Junction, Colorado, suffered non-life-threatening injuries after accidentally shooting himself in the leg. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.

And a 20-year-old man in Philadelphia, Mississippi, shot himself in the lower leg trying to retrieve his gun from his pants. He “is listed in stable condition” at the hospital. There is an ongoing investigation.

Sources:

Aiga Petelo, “Man Taken to Hospital After Allegedly Shooting Himself in the Leg,” kjct8.com (August 19, 2025).

“Carthage Man Accidentally Shoots Self in Leg,” neshobademocrat.com (August 20, 2025).