The Kent County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accidental shooting today at Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park in Bowne Township where a Concealed Pistol License holder accidentally discharged a pistol striking himself in the leg.
According to a sheriff’s news release, the incident was isolated to a single victim and no additional injuries were reported. The man, who was not identified, was transported to Butterworth Hospital by ambulance for treatment and his condition is unknown at the time of this release.
The sheriff’s office will forward the information to the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office for review upon completion of the investigation.