The Daily Citizen, Dalton, GA

December 26, 2009

Police looking into accidental shooting death


MADISON, Ga. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of man who apparently accidentally shot himself while showing off his gun on Christmas morning.

Neighbors told WSB-TV that the man dropped the loaded gun while showing it to his adult children Friday at a home in Morgan County. Police confirmed the man died of a gunshot wound.

Authorities declined to release the man’s name.

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Information from: WSB-TV, http://www.wsbtv.com/index.html