Tennessee Man SHOT by His Own DOG—Cops Stunned As Pooch Pulls Trigger in Bed!
A 1-year-old dog named Oreo accidentally fired a gun in Tennessee, grazing Jerald Kirkwood’s thigh while he relaxed in bed with a friend. 🌐 #News #MemphisTN #Tennessee #Accident
MEMPHIS, TN — A bizarre incident left a Tennessee man with a gunshot wound early Monday morning when his dog accidentally fired a weapon, according to the Memphis Police Department. The event unfolded around 4 a.m., leaving authorities with a peculiar case now filed as an “accidental injury.”
Jerald Kirkwood, the victim, sustained a graze wound to his left thigh after his 1-year-old pit bull, Oreo, discharged a gun in his bedroom. Kirkwood was relaxing and talking in bed with a female friend at the time of the shooting. Paramedics treated him at the scene, and he avoided serious injury.
A Canine Culprit
The police report details how Oreo, the pit bull, jumped onto the bed during the incident. The dog’s paw became caught in the trigger guard of the firearm, leading to the weapon firing. The bullet struck Kirkwood, grazing his thigh, while one shell casing was later recovered at the scene.
Authorities noted that the gun was no longer present when they arrived. His female friend, who was with him at the time, left before paramedics got there—taking the firearm with her. Kirkwood told officers she had removed the weapon from the scene.
Police File Incident as Accident
The Memphis Police Department has classified the event as an accidental injury, based on the evidence and Kirkwood’s account.
No further details about the female friend or the gun’s whereabouts were provided in the incident report.
For now, the case stands as a rare example of a pet unintentionally causing harm, leaving Kirkwood with a minor injury—and likely a story he won’t soon forget.
A Moment for Reflection
We pause to recognize Jerald Kirkwood and all those touched by this unusual incident, wishing them strength in its aftermath. The Memphis community stands as a vital backdrop to this event, with neighbors and responders coming together in a time of need. Looking ahead, may this odd tale inspire us all to find resilience in life’s strangest moments. Thanks for reading this article, we appreciate it! Until next time, remember: you deserve to feel good today! — Jack and Kitty Norton, Founders and Editors
RELATED TOPICS: Accidents | Tennessee | Weird News
Editor’s note: Photos used for illustrative purposes only and do not depict the actual subject.
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