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Florida Man Hospitalized After Accidentally Shooting Himself in Head While Unloading Gun

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  • A Florida man is in critical condition after authorities say he accidentally shot himself in the head while unloading his gun.
  • Officials say the man was unloading a .45 caliber pistol over the weekend and accidentally discharged it.

A Florida man is in critical condition after authorities say he accidentally shot himself in the head while unloading his gun.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's officials say the man was unloading a .45 caliber pistol over the weekend and accidentally discharged it. About 15 people were at the home when the incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. The unidentified man underwent surgery and is in critical condition.

Authorities say the shooting does not appear suspicious at this time.

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