North Texas Man Self-Injures With Stolen Weapon Near Walmart!

By Dhivya Easwarasamy On Nov 2, 2023

North Texas Man Self-Injures With Stolen Weapon Near Walmart!

Using a stolen gun, the man unintentionally shot and hurt himself outside of a Walmart in Lake Worth, according to the police.

According to Lake Worth police on X Wednesday morning, officers were called to the Walmart located at 6360 Lake Worth Blvd. in response to a report of gunfire.

#LWPDAlert // Shots Fired (Accidental) 6360 Lake Worth Blvd (Wal-Mart) – Officers were dispatched to shots fired. Officers met with male subject who stated he thought someone was approaching his vehicle while he was inside the vehicle waiting for his girlfriend. Male stated he…
— Lake Worth Police Department (@LakeWorthPD) November 1, 2023

A man said to them that he believed someone was approaching his car while he was waiting for his girlfriend in the parking lot. He unintentionally shot himself in the hand and leg when he reached for a revolver out of reflex.

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The man’s handgun, according to the police, was taken in North Richland Hills. According to the social media post, he was treated at a nearby hospital and will face charges of stealing a firearm later on.