Overview

• A 62-year-old Texas grandfather was officiating a wedding in Nebraska when he fired a blank round from a revolver to get guests' attention, but the gun slipped and shot his 12-year-old grandson in the shoulder.
• The homemade blank round, made of glued gunpowder, caused non-life-threatening injuries to the boy, who required hospital treatment.
• The grandfather turned himself in and was arrested on suspicion of felony child abuse for the negligent discharge of the firearm that injured his grandson.
• Prosecutors have not yet filed charges against the man, pending a scheduled arraignment in early November.
• The incident occurred in recent days and is still developing, with the grandfather potentially facing years in prison if convicted.