Man injured in apparent accidental shooting at Jackson Barracks

Man injured in apparent accidental shooting at Jackson Barracks
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A shooting at Jackson Barracks sent one man to the hospital.

According to the New Orleans Police Department, officers responded to a shooting at the barracks around 6:55 p.m. Tuesday.

WWL-TV reports a person was handling a gun, when it went off accidentally, striking the man in the chest.

The man's condition is not known at this time.

NOPD is investigating the incident.

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