Person shot accidentally in Rivers Casino parking lot in Chicago suburb
DES PLAINES, Ill. (CBS) – A man is recovering after being accidentally shot inside a Rivers Casino parking lot Saturday morning, according to police.
Officials say around 12:52 a.m., a Des Plaines officer patrolling the casino parking lot was flagged down by someone requesting an ambulance.
Initial reports reveal that a man of unknown age suffered a non-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. First aid was provided by the officer, and fire officials responded to the scene, where they took the victim to a local hospital.
In a statement, River Casino said a patron accidentally discharged their gun inside their car in the parking garage, which resulted in the injury to one of their passengers.
Three people, including the victim, were identified, and the incident is being investigated.
A spokesperson said no weapons were ever in the casino.