Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — An adult man near Dalton was injured in a gun accident Thursday afternoon.
What happened
The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office said it was alerted to a medical situation at about 3:46 p.m.
The call came from a residence east of Dalton’s city limits.
Deputies responded and looked into what happened, officials said.
Investigators said the incident occurred in a detached garage on the property.
The Sheriff’s Office identified the injured man as Scott Johnson, 62.
Officials said Johnson was handling a 9mm handgun when he lost his grip.
The gun began to fall toward the floor, according to the report.
Johnson tried to grab it in midair, officials said.
During that motion, the trigger was pulled and the gun fired once.
Injury and response
The Sheriff’s Office said the bullet entered Johnson’s left hand.
Officials said the injury caused extensive damage.
Johnson’s wife drove him to Lake Region Hospital in a private vehicle.
The hospital is operated by Lake Region Healthcare.
Officials did not report any other injuries during the incident.
Investigation continues
The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office said the case remains under investigation.
Officials did not say if any citations were issued.
They also did not release more details about the firearm or the scene.
Updates may be posted by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.
Safety resources
Safety groups urge careful handling and secure storage.
For training options, residents can review Minnesota firearm safety courses.
See the Minnesota DNR firearms safety page for class information.
Gun owners can also find storage tips through Project ChildSafe.
These resources offer guides for homes, vehicles, and hunting trips.
Related links
- Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office
- Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls
- Minnesota DNR firearms safety
- Project ChildSafe resources
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.