1 person injured in accidental shooting at gun range

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Monday, January 8, 2018
1 person injured in accidental shooting at gun range
1 person injured in accidental shooting at gun range.

FRIENDSWOOD, Texas (KTRK) -- One person was injured in an accidental shooting at the Best Shot Range on Sunday in Friendswood.

According to investigators, the person was shot when a malfunction occurred while he was attempting to clear the weapon.

Deputies said the gun discharged and struck the victim in the neck.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and is listed in good condition.

"As an investigation is currently underway, we will not make a further statement on the matter until it is appropriate," the gun range said on Facebook.

The gun range is closed until further notice.

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