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Second WV Shooting Determined To Be Accidental

July 8th, 2016 by WCBC Radio

The West Virginia State Police Detachment in Keyser confirms to WCBC News that another shooting incident took place late Thursday afternoon in the Ridgeley/Carpendale area, but this had a much different ending. 

Early reports are that a man was loading a gun which accidentally discharged.  Ridgeley ambulance transported the victim to Western Maryland Regional Medical Center where he was treated for wounds to the arm and leg. 

State troopers say the injuries are not believed to be life threatening, and they are continuing their investigation of the incident. 

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