Crime & Safety
Purcellville Shooting Leaves Man With Life-Threatening Injuries: Cops
Authorities believe a man accidentally shot himself in the leg in Purcellville on Saturday, causing life-threatening injuries.
PURCELLVILLE, VA — A man suffered serious injuries in a shooting in Purcellville on Saturday night, the Purcellville Police Department said.
Authorities have not identified the man by name or age. The police department said his injuries were life-threatening.
No other injuries were reported in the shooting.
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The shooting occurred around 11:20 p.m. on Saturday in the 600 block of Main Street, according to the police report. Authorities described the incident as "a possible accidental, self-inflicted shooting."
Purcellville police officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg when they arrived on scene. The officers provided first aid until the victim could be taken to an area hospital.
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"There is currently no threat to the public," the police department wrote on Facebook. "The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation on this incident."
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