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Omaha Police: Man Accidentally Shot 71-Year-Old Father

omaha-policeOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A 71-year-old Omaha man has been hospitalized for a gunshot wound received when his son’s gun accidentally fired.

Police say Donald Dober was taken to Creighton University Medical Center on Thursday. He’s expected to survive.

Officers say the man’s son was handling the weapon when it fired. Officers at the scene say the bullet went through a wall before hitting Dober.

Police say Dober’s son has not been arrested or charged.

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