Report: Garden City Man Shot Himself in the Leg

A Garden City man accidentally shot himself in the leg inside his home Wednesday morning, according to Newsday.

The 70-year-old victim, who has not been identified, apparently shot himself inside his Stratford Avenue home, according to the report. He is in stable condition after being rushed to a nearby hospital.

Police did not say what type of weapon or permits the man had. Read the story here.

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