There were no serious injuries and Fond du Lac police are investigating two separate firearm incidents in the city. Early Sunday evening police officers responded to a residence on Mihill Avenue to a report that a 20 year old Van Dyne man accidentally shot himself in the hand. Over the noon hour Tuesday police responded to a gunshot at a residence on Grove Street. Police say a 27 year old man failed to remove a magazine while preparing a gun for storage, firing a round through a bedroom wall. Nobody was injured. Chief Aaron Goldstein stated, “In under 40 hours we responded to two accidental discharges of a handgun. While I am relieved that the injuries sustained in the incidents were not life-threatening, these serve as a reminder of the importance of firearm safety. Firearm safety is non-negotiable. Accidental discharges, particularly when handling or cleaning firearms can result in serious consequences. By following essential fundamental rules of firearms safety like treating every firearm as if it’s loaded, keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, and keeping your finger off the trigger will prevent avoidable accidents.”
