Man shoots self in hand

Published 9:47 pm Friday, February 19, 2016

Suffolk police are investigating an accidental shooting that left a 42-year-old man with an injured hand.

The shooting happened in the 6700 block of Everets Road about 5:45 p.m. Thursday, according to city spokeswoman Diana Klink.

The victim, Terry Darnell Holland, 42, was transported by a family member to Sentara Obici Hospital for treatment.

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Investigators found that the victim accidentally shot himself in the hand while removing the magazine from the handgun, Klink said. His injury is not considered life-threatening.

The investigation remains ongoing.