Lexington man shot when roommate’s gun accidentally goes off

A Lexington man sustained potentially life-threatening injuries Friday night when his roommate accidentally shot him.

The man’s roommate was cleaning his gun at their Trent Boulevard apartment about 7:45 p.m. when the firearm went off, police Lt. Al Johnson said.

The man who was shot was taken to University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital, Johnson said. Police did not know his condition.

The man who shot the gun went to police headquarters voluntarily to speak to detectives. He was very upset, Johnson said.

Foul play is not suspected, Johnson said.

As with any potentially life-threatening firearm injury, accidental or otherwise, officers secured the scene of the shooting as if a crime had been committed, Johnson said. Detectives also spoke with people living in neighboring apartments.

This story was originally published March 4, 2016 at 9:39 PM with the headline "Lexington man shot when roommate’s gun accidentally goes off."