HENRY COUNTY, Ala. (WDNews) — A Henry County man was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after accidentally shooting himself while loading an ATV, authorities said.
Reports indicate the incident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. in the 3600 block of Henry County Road 40. The man was loading a side-by-side onto a trailer when the firearm on his hip discharged, striking him in the side.
The victim called 911, and deputies responded, escorting him from the woods to an ambulance. He was transported to Southeast Health in Dothan with injuries that are not considered life-threatening, according to reports.
