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Dog Triggers Shotgun, Injures Woman in Nebraska
27 May
Summary
- A dog accidentally fired a shotgun from a parked truck.
- The blast struck a woman in her upper right arm.
- Nebraska law prohibits loaded shotguns in vehicles.
A surprising incident occurred recently in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, when a dog was believed to have accidentally discharged a shotgun while inside a parked truck. The owner had reportedly stepped away from the vehicle for a short time, leaving the black lab unattended.
Investigators believe the dog moved within the truck, inadvertently triggering the loaded shotgun. The blast fired through the passenger-side door. Tragically, a woman driving by and stopped at a nearby traffic light sustained an injury to her upper right arm when a pellet struck her arm, which was hanging out the window.
Fortunately, the woman's injuries were not life-threatening, and she received prompt medical attention. Authorities are continuing their investigation into this unusual event. They also issued a reminder that possessing a loaded shotgun within a vehicle is against Nebraska law.
