Accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound to leg, Burnsville NC
WeaponsAn individual accidentally shot themselves in the leg with a small caliber handgun near Still Fork Creek Road. Emergency medical services and law enforcement responded to the scene. The patient had applied a tourniquet prior to EMS arrival. The incident is under control with no further information available.
Audio|Source: Madison County Public Safety
05:33
Transcript:
00:00
Near Still Fork Creek Road, EMS staging until scene is secured.
00:07
Accidental gunshot wound reported.
00:09
Individual accidentally shot themselves in the leg.
00:14
Limited information available.
00:19
Can you provide further details on this address?
00:23
Location is in the community near Still Fork Creek Road.
00:28
Near the highway.
00:30
Near streets left just before Dover's branch.
00:39
Same information confirmed.
00:57
Location near Spaceball Creek Grove.
00:59
Understood.
01:20
EMS is staging prior to entering the location near Still Fork Creek Road.
01:37
EMS advised to stage prior to Still Fork Creek Road address.
01:46
Community reference given.
01:48
Gunshot wound reported, law enforcement en route.
01:51
Units advised to stage prior to entry.
01:56
Yes, EMS confirmed.
02:01
EMS confirmed.
02:03
Units staging prior to address on Still Fork Creek Road.
02:09
Staging before main reference for gunshot call.
02:13
Law enforcement is on scene at this time.
02:14
Situation clear enough for EMS.
02:20
Units confirmed.
02:32
Multiple units on scene.
02:38
Multiple units acknowledging.
02:45
Unit confirmed on spot.
02:47
Advised.
02:49
Caller reports gunshot wound to leg.
02:53
Injury by small caliber handgun.
02:56
Caller speaks limited English.
02:58
Information limited.
03:06
EMS en route with two personnel on board.
03:11
Acknowledged.
03:12
Search and stage confirmed.
03:22
Communication check.
03:23
Acknowledged.
03:26
Standing by.
03:28
Confirmed staging prior to entry.
03:35
Acknowledged.
03:39
All units staged prior to entry.
03:42
All units staged.
03:45
Confirmed.
03:55
Unit reporting.
04:00
Unit in position.
04:03
Unit status.
04:07
Unit reporting.
04:09
Policy confirmation.
04:12
Awaiting further information.
04:14
No further information provided.
04:15
No further details available.
04:22
Acknowledged.
04:29
Scene staged and secure.
04:33
No visible civilian threat.
04:38
Affirmative.
04:39
Confirmed.
04:43
Copy that.
04:45
Reporting small caliber gunshot wound to leg.
04:52
Incident accidental.
04:53
On scene now. Scene secured.
04:57
Cleared from scene.
04:59
Acknowledged.
05:04
22 caliber pistol discharged in pocket accidentally.
05:08
Bleeding being controlled.
05:09
No exit or entry wound at upper left leg observed.
05:18
Patient applied tourniquet using rubber band from slingshot above entry wound.
05:27
Request medical advice.
05:32
Inquiry on duration of tourniquet application.
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Location mentioned:
Still Fork Creek Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714
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