Man shoots himself at Steak 'n Shake in Rock Hill

Staff Reports - The Herald

ROCK HILL --

A Fort Mill man accidentally shot himself in the buttocks at the Steak 'n Shake restaurant in Rock Hill.

Around 8 a.m. Tuesday, the 29-year-old man was getting his jacket when he accidentally discharged his 9 mm semi-automatic handgun. The round struck him in his backside then went through the seat and struck the floor, according to a Rock Hill police report.

The man said he would pay for the damages.

EMS treated the man on the scene.

Police seized the handgun and placed it into evidence.