Florida Mall accidental discharge leaves one injured, according to Orange County Sheriff’s

Timber Creek High School Timber Creek High School was placed on a lockdown Tuesday morning after deputies received a report of a suspicious person in the area, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said. (WFTV)

By Angel Green

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Channel 9 obtained an exclusive video of the incident inside the Florida Mall (*graphic warning*):

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Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Florida Mall after receiving inquiries of an accidental discharge that injured one male in his twenties.

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Once on site of the scene, deputies located a man in his 20s who had accidentally shot himself while adjusting his firearm.

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The handler of the gun was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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OCSO wants community members to know there is no threat to the community.

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