Scott County Sheriff In Hospital With Accidental Gunshot Wound – LEX18.com | Continuous News and StormTracker Weather

Sheriff Tony Hampton is in the hospital recovering from an accidental gunshot wound, according to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.Early Wednesday morning, deputies say that Hampton was walking down the stairs in his home, when he tripped and fell, causing his gun to fire.He was taken to UK Hospital for treatment and is listed in fair condition.Officials said the ankle injury he received in the fall is actually of more concern than the gunshot wound at this point. He is expected to be released from the hospital Wednesday afternoon.

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