Sioux Falls man uninjured after firing gun in pants pocket

Associated Press
Posted 11/19/19

SIOUX FALLS (AP) – Sioux Falls police say an intoxicated man escaped injury when he accidentally fired his gun inside his pants pocket.

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Sioux Falls man uninjured after firing gun in pants pocket

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SIOUX FALLS (AP) – Sioux Falls police say an intoxicated man escaped injury when he accidentally fired his gun inside his pants pocket.

The 24-year-old Sioux Falls man was arrested Monday for reckless discharge of a weapon and possession a gun while intoxicated. Police say officers heard a gunshot and responded to a parking ramp about 2:30 a.m.

The Argus Leader reports they found the man who had a blood alcohol content of 0.25, which is more than three times the legal limit to drive. Police spokesman Sam Clemens says the man wasn’t injured, but had a hole in his pants.