Quite literally adding insult to injury, a 30-year-old Halifax man is facing a slew of firearms-related charges after accidentally shooting himself in the leg.
Halifax Regional Police say their officers heard what they thought was a gunshot at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday in the area of Uniacke Street and Olympic Court. The members saw a vehicle speeding away, but were unable to stop it.
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Not long after, a man arrived in hospital suffering a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg.
Police say their investigation reveals the injury was self-inflicted when the man accidentally discharged a firearm. That firearm has still not been found yet.
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The man has been released from hospital, and is now facing eight charges. Those charges include possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition, careless use of a firearm, and carrying a concealed weapon.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call them at 902-490-5016 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.