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Fond du Lac man accidentally shoots himself in the leg

Fond du Lac police respond to false 911 call
Posted at 8:32 AM, Sep 24, 2022
and last updated 2022-09-24 14:48:56-04

FOND DU LAC (NBC 26) — The City of Fond du Lac Police is investigating a shooting incident that occurred at 10:08 p.m. on Friday night.

Police Officers were called to the Mobile Station at 326 N. Peters Avenue for a report of a male who shot himself in the leg, as stated by the Fond du Lac Police Department.

Upon arrival, officers began life-saving measures, which were continued by Fond du Lac Fire/ Rescue Paramedics.

The 21-year-old Fond du Lac man was transported to the hospital and is in serious but stable condition.

A preliminary investigation indicated that this incident was an accidental discharge of a firearm.