Man fatally shoots himself while cleaning gun in Dallas hotel

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A man has died at the Omni Hotel in Dallas after accidentally shooting himself while cleaning his gun.

According to a police statement, the incident took place on Saturday with officers responding to a call at approximately 11:35 p.m. to the hotel at 555 S. Lamar St. in downtown.

The victim was found having died of a gunshot wound to the upper torso.

His name has not been released. An investigation is ongoing.

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