Man Admits to Shooting Himself In Leg

Omaha Police say a man that suffered a gunshot wound to his thigh Wednesday afternoon has admitted to shooting himself. 

Authorities say 42 year old Sean Johnston accidentally shot himself just before 3:00 near 97th and Center. 

After shooting himself Johnston approached a woman, asking her for help. While the woman was on the phone with 911 dispatchers, Johnston walked away from her. 

Officers were able to locate the injured man a short while later. A gun was found near the location of the original call. 

He was transported to Nebraska Medicine for treatment of his non-life threatening injury. 

Police say charges are pending against Johnston.


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