Tennessee Man Grazed by Bullet After Dog Accidentally Fires Gun

The incident occurred when the man's excitable pit bull jumped on the bed and discharged a firearm, according to police.

Jerald Kirkwood, a Tennessee resident, was shot in the leg early Monday morning after his dog, Oreo, accidentally triggered a firearm.
The one-year-old pit bull reportedly got its paw stuck in the trigger guard of a loaded gun while jumping on the bed where Kirkwood and a female friend were lying.
The bullet grazed Kirkwood's left thigh, and he was transported to the hospital in non-critical condition; no further injuries were reported.
The female friend left the scene with the firearm before police arrived, but officers recovered a spent shell casing at the home.
Authorities classified the shooting as an accidental injury and emphasized the importance of proper firearm safety and secure storage.