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In an unexpected turn of events in Nebraska, a dog managed to fire a shotgun, hitting a driver who was patiently waiting at a red light nearby. This unusual incident occurred during a chaotic pitstop on a Saturday afternoon.
Just before noon, the dog, along with its owner and a passenger, arrived at Short Stop—a baseball-themed gas station and convenience store in Scottsbluff. The owner left the vehicle to enter the store, leaving the dog and passenger behind.
The inquisitive dog began exploring the back seat and stumbled upon a shotgun. In a surprising twist of fate, the dog accidentally fired several rounds through the passenger side door, as detailed in police reports acquired by KNOP.
The passenger, who had remained near the vehicle, was reportedly stunned as the dog unexpectedly discharged the weapon.
One of the shots traveled across the gas station and allegedly struck a woman who was stopped at a nearby traffic light, according to reports.
Scottsbluff police were originally told that someone had fired a BB gun, but realized the severity of situation when they found the shellshocked dog and a smoking shotgun.
The lone victim was shot in the arm and hospitalized with a non-life-threatening injury, the outlet reported.
It is against the law in Nebraska to travel with a loaded shotgun in a vehicle while driving on any highway. It is punishable as a low-level misdemeanor with a minimum fine of $50.
Police are still probing the shooting.