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UPDATE: Man accidentally shot by 4 year old son Monday in Mason City

UPDATE: Christopher Upenieks, 29, was found in his parked pickup truck with a gunshot to his left knee today.  His injuries were non-life threatening and he was tranported to the Mercy ER by the MCFD.

According to police, Mr. Upenieks had left his handgun unsecured in his truck and his 4 year-old son obtained the weapon and discharged it, striking his father’s leg.  Upenieks has a valid license to carry the weapon.  The Department of Human Services has been notified and charges are pending.

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At 2:00 pm, Monday, a emergency call was made to the Mason City Police Department of an accidental shooting at 509 4th St. NE.

A man called in to report that he was accidentally shot by his son in the knee area.

At the scene, the Mason City Police Department was investigating the incident.

It was reported that the gun used was a 45 Caliber Hollow Point.

The male was transported to Mercy Medical Hospital by ambulance.

 

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