Stafford, VA – Deputies responded to a shooting at the Manor at England Run at 12:09 p.m. The investigation found that an adult male accidentally shot himself while disassembling a handgun. A helicopter was called for transport and landed at Gayle Middle School. Law enforcement is present in the area with no threat to the community.
Gun safety dictates that when you pickup a firearm, you should treat it as loaded. Ensure the safety is on and physically inspect the chamber to ensure no live rounds are present. Additionaly, you should always remove the magazine before inspecting a firearm.