Accidental Gun Shot in Lincoln | Omaha News

A 21-year-old in Lincoln, Nebraska, accidentally shot himself in the leg while showing off a new handgun he’d just bought at Scheels—right in front of his girlfriend who was filming. The gun discharged during a slide-racking demo, severing a major artery. Paramedics rushed to the scene, applied a tourniquet, and performed CPR before rushing him to the hospital. He’s now in surgery but stable. The store stayed open, and police are investigating—but this harrowing accident serves as a chilling reminder: even with good intentions, firearms demand extreme caution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f9b98e1d20c6d0c