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Police: Man Accidently Shoots Self In Face In Southwest Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Police say a man was injured after he accidentally shot himself in the face in Southwest Philadelphia.

It happened around 1 a.m. Monday near 65th and Dagget Streets in the Elmwood section of the city.

Authorities say the victim was having an issue with his gun when it discharged, striking him in the face.

He was rushed to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in stable condition.

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