Teen Accidentally Shoots Himself at Scheels | Lincoln News

A shocking accident unfolded Tuesday afternoon at Scheels in south Lincoln: a 21-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the leg with a nine-millimeter pistol he’d just purchased from the store. First responders arrived quickly, applied a tourniquet, performed CPR, and rushed him to the hospital — where he’s now in critical but stable condition and undergoing surgery. The incident serves as a sobering reminder that gun safety is the shooter’s responsibility, no matter the source. Scheels remains open, and police are investigating how the discharge occurred — while the focus stays on the young man’s recovery. 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/7b3c65e054bd6bf0