Moorhead Man Accidentally Shoots Himself

Investigators say a Moorhead man accidentally shot himself in the stomach while reaching for his rifle.

49-year-old Wayne Hogenson says he was removing a .22 caliber rifle from a gun rack when it slipped out of his hands and fell on the floor.

The rifle fired and a bullet hit Hogenson in his stomach.

Police say the investigation is complete but they are not sure if they will pursue criminal charges.

Hogenson says he didn’t know the rifle was loaded.