A freak accident happened on Saturday.
Dog call shotgun. In Scottsbluff, a potentially deadly situation was luckily avoided on Saturday, just after noon on Avenue I when a shotgun was accidentally discharged by a dog. Dispatch reports a possible BB gun injury to a woman near the 2001 Avenue I address, that's the Scotts Bluff shortstop gas station.
Initial calls indicated the woman may have been shot with a BB gun. Further investigation determined it was actually a loaded shotgun that was accidentally discharged by a dog. Ambulances were cancelled on scene by Scottsbluff fire.
Injuries were minor and the patient was reportedly transported to Regional West Medical Center by family.
As a reminder, Nebraska State Statute 37-522, referencing Shotgun on Highway, Restrictions, Violation, and Penalty.
It shall be unlawful to have or carry, except as permitted by law, any shotgun having shells in either the chamber, receiver, or magazine in or on any vehicle on any highway.
Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor and shall be fined at least $50. As a side note, the accidental shooting happened on a city street and not a highway. An investigation is ongoing.
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