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Phoenix police: Man dies after reported accidental shooting

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Posted at 2:01 PM, Mar 23, 2019
and last updated 2019-03-23 17:01:40-04

PHOENIX (AP) - Phoenix police say detectives are investigating the death of a 46-year-old man in what was reported to be an accidental shooting.

Sgt. Tommy Thompson says Pablo Tinoco died at a hospital after he was shot in a leg Friday night.

Thompson says Tinoco was among several people who were drinking and handling a gun in a residence when it discharged.