Drunk New York Man Accidentally Shoots Himself After Firing at Road Sign

A Cayuga County man in Upstate New York is facing multiple charges after state police say he accidentally shot himself while attempting to fire at a road sign. The incident happened Tuesday afternoon in the town of Fleming, according to officials.

The Post Standard reports that a 55-year-old man from Auburn was arrested after troopers responded to a call about an individual with a gunshot wound. New York State Police said the suspect, who was intoxicated at the time, fired a handgun at a street sign while driving past it. Instead, he struck himself in the arm.

Authorities confirmed the man’s injury was not life-threatening. However, investigators say he was illegally in possession of the 9mm handgun used in the incident.

In addition to the weapons violation, police said the man was driving while intoxicated. He now faces several charges including DWI and a felony weapons charge.

The case remains under investigation.

Drunk New York Man Accidentally Shoots Himself After Firing at Road Sign