City man held for public discharge of firearm after accidental shooting

Posted: Sunday, October 10, 2021. 8:24 pm CST.

By Aaron Humes: Police are investigating an alleged discharge of a firearm in public that apparently caused injury to the gun holder.

According to police, Malique Gentle was walking from Sittee to Sibun Street when he pulled out a firearm from his pants waist.

However, the gun discharged and a bullet hit Gentle in his left foot. Police arrived and detained Gentle, who refused medical examination and attention.

Investigation into a potential charge of discharging a firearm in public continues.

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