Man Shot While Cleaning Gun

Joco LogoNo charges will be filed following an accidental shooting near Benson on Sunday.  A 25 year-old Benson man was at his home on Pollard Circle cleaning a handgun when it discharged striking him in the hand.

The bullet also damaged a chair and a wall inside the residence.

The victim was treated for minor injuries.

On Tuesday, authorities ruled the incident as accidental.