Police: Chester Co. man aims for rat but shoots himself

COATESVILLE, Pa. - March 31, 2014

WFMZ-TV said Monday that 27-year-old Zachary Troop of West Fallowfield Township was accidentally hit by a .22 caliber bullet in his upper leg on March 20.

Police said he was trying to shoot a rat when he shot himself instead.

He was taken to a hospital for treatment. Information on his condition wasn't immediately available.

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