In an unexpected turn of events in Nebraska, a dog managed to discharge a shotgun, hitting a driver waiting at a red light. This unusual incident occurred during a brief stopover on Saturday.
The dog, along with its owner and a passenger, had stopped at Short Stop, a baseball-themed gas station and convenience store in Scottsbluff, just before noon. The owner had stepped inside the store when the incident occurred.
While exploring the back seat of the vehicle, the inquisitive dog stumbled upon a shotgun. Somehow, the canine managed to fire several rounds through the passenger side door, as detailed in police reports accessed by KNOP.
The passenger of the truck, who was standing nearby while waiting for the driver’s return, watched in disbelief as the dog inadvertently fired the weapon.
One of the shots traveled across the gas station and reportedly hit a woman who was stopped at a nearby traffic signal.
Initially, Scottsbluff police were informed that the shots might have come from a BB gun. However, upon arrival, they discovered the startled dog and the recently fired shotgun, indicating a far more serious situation.
The lone victim was shot in the arm and hospitalized with a non-life-threatening injury, the outlet reported.
It is against the law in Nebraska to travel with a loaded shotgun in a vehicle while driving on any highway. It is punishable as a low-level misdemeanor with a minimum fine of $50.
Police are still probing the shooting.
