A peculiar event took place at a local eatery just before 1 p.m. when an employee unintentionally discharged a firearm, causing injuries to himself and two customers. Assistant Chief Charles Fitzgerald reported that the employee mishandled the firearm, resulting in a bullet piercing his hand and hitting two customers.
The employee reportedly found the firearm within the restaurant. While trying to manage it, he unintentionally discharged the weapon. The bullet initially penetrated his hand, causing a severe injury, before it traveled through a doorway and struck two customers.
The injuries sustained were a gunshot wound through the employee’s hand, damaging the webbing, a through-and-through wound on a customer’s left forearm, and a minor injury to another customer’s wrist. Thankfully, none of the injuries are deemed life-threatening.
Emergency services transported one individual to the hospital, while the other two received medical treatment on-site. The employee involved, along with the customers, are expected to make a full recovery.
The origins of the firearm are still uncertain. Initial reports suggest it might have been found upstairs, but authorities are continuing their investigation. Fitzgerald stressed the importance of proper firearm handling, highlighting the unnecessary harm caused to innocent bystanders.
Detectives are conducting a comprehensive investigation and will present their findings to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. Any potential charges will be determined following this review.
The incident underscores the dangers associated with improper firearm handling and serves as a reminder of the responsibilities that come with owning a weapon.