Ind. man shoots himself while leaving gun show

January 19, 2013 @ 3:44 pm

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Police say a 54-year-old Indianapolis man was injured when he accidentally shot himself while leaving a gun show.

Indiana State Police say Emory L. Cozee was loading his .45 caliber semi-automatic when he shot himself in the hand Saturday afternoon as he was leaving the Indy 1500 Gun and Knife show at the state fairgrounds.

Loaded personal weapons are not allowed inside the show.

Cozee was taken to Wishard Hospital for treatment.

Police say the shooting was accidental and no charges will be filed.


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  • hpygolkyone wrote...
    Just Goes To Show Everyone..........
    January 19, 2013 3:58 pm
    That WE NEED MORE GUNS AND MORE PEOPLE TO OWN GUNS.
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  • CH wrote...
    Well if kops can shoot themselfs in the butt -
    January 19, 2013 4:49 pm
    why not shoot himself in the hand Saturday afternoon as he was leaving the Indy 1500 Gun and Knife show at the state fairgrounds. Then he grab the knife and stuck it in his heart!! I made the second part up I hope!!
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