Man accidentally shoots himself while using the bathroom

New Haven, CT, United States (AHN) – A Connecticut man proved that some bathroom accidents are more serious than others when he shot himself while using the toilet.

According to local media reports, the 51-year-old convicted felon forgot that he had moved a pistol from his pocket and into his waistband before going into a bathroom on Christmas Eve. When he pulled his pants down, the handgun fell, hit the toilet and fired a shot into his leg.

The New Haven man, who was legally not allowed to carry a weapon, first told police that he was shot when someone tried to rob him at gunpoint.

Since he is a convicted felon, the man may have to face illegal weapons charges.

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