Police note

Victim suffers gunshot wound while unloading firearm

A victim was unloading a firearm in order to clean it about 6:10 p.m. Dec. 17 when the gun went off accidentally, according to a social media note by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The victim had a minor injury to his hand, according to the report. The victim was taken to a hospital by his family for treatment, the report stated.