Man accidentally shoots his leg at gun show

Police: Man shot while reloading pistol

Published On: Feb 06 2012 10:08:36 AM EST  Updated On: Feb 07 2012 10:42:11 AM EST
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Authorities said a man visiting a gun show in Savannah, Ga., this weekend accidentally shot himself in the leg.

Police said Charles Lake, 26, of Rincon, was leaving the gun show at the Savannah Civic Center when he mistakenly fired a round from his pistol while reloading it, The Augusta Chronicle reported.

According to the publication, Lake was taken to an area hospital for treatment, but his wounds were considered to be non-life-threatening

Investigators said Lake had purchased the handgun a day prior at the event, and had returned to buy another weapon.

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