A dog unintentionally fired a shotgun inside a truck at a Nebraska gas station, injuring a woman in a nearby vehicle. The incident took place on Saturday at the Short Stop convenience store, located at 2002 Avenue I, shortly after noon.
According to the Scottsbluff Police Department, the dog’s owner had stepped into the store, leaving the animal inside the vehicle. Another passenger also left the truck but remained near the front passenger-side door. While inside the vehicle, the dog moved around the rear seat area and triggered the shotgun stored there. The weapon had a live round and discharged, authorities reported.
A general view of the Nebraska gas station where a dog caused an accidental shotgun discharge inside a vehicle. (Google Maps)
The blast exited through the truck’s front passenger-side door, traveled out of the parking lot, and struck a woman several yards away at a nearby traffic light. A shotgun pellet hit her right arm, which was resting out the window, according to KNOP. Her injuries were not life-threatening, and a family member took her to Regional West Medical Center for treatment.
The incident was initially thought to involve a BB gun, but officers later confirmed it was a shotgun. The Scottsbluff Police Department is investigating further. Responding officers noted damage consistent with a shotgun blast on the vehicle’s passenger-side door. Investigations are ongoing.
Fox News Digital reached out to the Scottsbluff Police Department for additional details.