Gun accident reported at Lyons firing range

September 17, 2013 (LYONS, Ill.)

Police believe the wounded man accidentally shot himself. They were called to the 8500-block of Plainfield Road in Lyons just before 2 p.m.

According to a statement from police, "Upon officer's arrival, a subject was located on the first floor of the gun range with what appeared to be a serious head wound. That subject was transported to Loyola Hospital in critical condition."

Police continue to investigate.

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