Coconino County Sheriff deputies responded to a call regarding an accidental shooting at the Too Broke for Sturgis gathering this past weekend. A drunk motorcycle enthusiat had shot himself through the hand.
According to authorities, Too Broke for Sturgis was a four day event from June 11-14 that took place at Mormon Lake. Promoters estimated that approximately 1,500 motorcycle enthusiasts attended this event and camped in the area.
On Friday evening, deputies were told by witnesses that an intoxicated adult male took a handgun out of a shoulder holster he was wearing and accidently inflicted a through and through gunshot wound to his left hand. Deputies estimated that after exiting the victim’s hand the bullet continued to travel and missed striking a bystander by less than one foot. The bullet came to rest in the tire of a nearby vehicle.
The individual who accidentally shot himself in the hand was transported by Guardian Medical Transport to the Flagstaff Medical Center where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Deputies and Detectives are continuing this Felony Endangerment investigation