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Boise Police: Charges pending against man with self-inflicted gunshot wound

Investigators do not believe that anyone else was involved, and are not searching for any outstanding suspects.

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BOISE, Idaho — Charges are pending against a man who accidentally shot himself in downtown Boise Saturday night.

The wounded man was found at the Grove Plaza around 9:35 p.m. and taken to the hospital.

Boise Police confirmed Tuesday morning that the shooting was accidental and self-inflicted. No one else is believed to be involved, and detectives are not searching for any suspects.

The injured man was in possession of a gun when he was found. A Boise Police spokeswoman said the man will likely face criminal charges in connection to the accidental discharge, but no charges have yet been filed.

The wound is not believed to be life-threatening. The man remained hospitalized Sunday night.

Any witnesses are asked to call BPD dispatch at 208-377-6790 or Crime Stoppers.

This story will be updated as information is released.

Around 9:35pm Boise Police located a male adult with a gunshot wound in the Grove Plaza. The man has been taken to the hospital. Officers immediately began to secure the area and search for suspects.(1/2)
— Boise PD (@BoisePD) February 13, 2022

At this time there is no confirmed information about how the man was shot. He was in possession of a firearm. There is no evidence of an ongoing threat at this time. The investigation is ongoing. Any witnesses are asked to call dispatch at 208-377-6790 or Crime Stoppers. (2/2)
— Boise PD (@BoisePD) February 13, 2022

The man injured outside in the Grove Plaza last night received non-life threatening injuries. There continues to be no evidence that anyone else was involved or that there are outstanding suspects.
— Boise PD (@BoisePD) February 13, 2022

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