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Man Accidently Shoots Himself Near Walnut Hill, ECSO Says
July 23, 2025
A man is recovering after accidentally shooting himself early Wednesday morning near Walnut Hill.
The man told the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office he was walking through the woods on his property in the 5000 block of Sandy Hollow Road when his AK-47 accidentally discharged, resulting in a serious leg injury.
He sought treatment at Atmore Community Hospital shortly before 4 a.m. An update on his condition was not available.
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8 Responses to “Man Accidently Shoots Himself Near Walnut Hill, ECSO Says”
@elaine if your having problems with wild hog i definitely can take of that for you
It’s go be all right. Why we worrying about it.
I wish he was out shooting (successfully) the wild hogs in this area. They are every where, and are worse than the armadillos for tearing up your yard, and rooting fields
Walking with an AK-47, round in the chamber and safety off, is negligent not accidental.
Good Question??
Most likely he was out deer hunting or possibly wild boar.
@mary
Who are we to question what someone else does on their own property?
How do you “accidentally” shoot yourself with an AK-47? Why was he in the woods at 4 a.m. with an AK-47?