The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred around 2pm Wednesday (10/17/2024) at a residence on Morgan Circle. The victim said he accidentally shot himself in the left leg while attempting to clean a shotgun. Deputy Elijah Tollett placed a tourniquet on the victim’s leg to stop the bleeding before he was transported by EMS and flown to Erlanger for treatment.
Deputies made contact with another man at the residence who reportedly stated he and the victim had been in an argument and refused to further elaborate on what had occurred.
Investigators Smith, Wirey, and Loshbough responded and took over the investigation. The case is listed as Aggravated Assault.
Authorities seized a 12-gauge shotgun.