Tennessee Man Accidentally Shot by His Dog While in Bed

Memphis police report that a pit bull triggered a firearm, grazing its owner's leg in an accidental shooting incident.

Jerald Kirkwood, a Memphis resident, was accidentally shot in the leg by his one-year-old pit bull, Oreo, early Monday morning.
The incident occurred when the dog jumped on the bed, got its paw stuck in the trigger guard of a firearm, and caused the gun to discharge.
Kirkwood sustained a grazing wound to his left thigh and was treated at a hospital in non-critical condition.
The man's female companion left the scene with the firearm before authorities arrived, but police classified the case as an accidental injury.
The incident highlights the importance of firearm safety, with experts recommending measures such as trigger locks and separate storage of guns and ammunition.