PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Charlotte County deputies investigated a shooting near the 22000 block of Laramore Ave. in Port Charlotte just before 9:30 AM Sunday where a 21-year-old was taken to the hospital.
According to CCSO, it was an accidental discharge of a firearm and the 21-year-old is expected to survive.
"When handling a firearm, you must use extreme caution and always utilize gun safety protocols. I'm hopeful the individual will make a full recovery."
Sheriff Bill Prummell.
CCSO says that the investigation is ongoing.
