On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at approximately 2:35 p.m., police, fire and rescue personnel responded to the AutoZone located at 2990 Plaza Drive in Dunkirk, for the reported gunshot wound.
Dispatchers advised the 911 caller was a Charles County Sheriff’s Deputy who advised he accidentally shot himself in the leg.
Crews arrived on the scene to find the victim with a gunshot wound to the left leg.
The single victim was transported to an area trauma center by ambulance.
Deputies from the Calvert County Sheriffs Office responded to the scene and is investigating the incident.
Updates will be provided when they become available.