Crime & Safety
Herndon Man Accidentally Shoots Gun While Cleaning It: Police
No one was injured and the bullet did not penetrate the brick wall of his home, police say.
HERNDON, VA -- Police are considering charges after they say a man accidentally fired his gun while cleaning it.
Police were called to the 13000 block of Mansarde Avenue at around 10:40 p.m. on Wednesday, according to a report from the Fairfax County Police Department.
"Officers responded for a call where a man was cleaning his handgun and accidently discharged a round into the brick wall of his home," the report states. "No one was injured and the round did not penetrate the wall."
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Police are following up with the Office of the Commonwealth Attorney to determine if there should be any charges.
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