Crime & Safety
Arcadia Man Accidentally Shoots Finger
The man reportedly failed to make sure the gun was not loaded before attempting to clean it.
An Arcadia man accidentally shot himself in the finger Wednesday night during a failed attempt to clean his gun.
Arcadia Police Lt. Bob Anderson said the 55-year-old man was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The accidental shooting in the 900 block of Fallen Leaf Road occurred shortly after 10 p.m. The man reportedly pulled the trigger while cleaning his gun and did not know the gun was loaded.
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