Florida man pulls back gun hammer to threaten wife, dog — then accidentally shoots self in face
Police in Pinellas Park said that a Florida man accidentally shot himself in the face, and then died on Tuesday while he was threatening his wife and dog with a gun.
According to the Tampa Bay Times, 57-year-old Dennis Eugene Emery was arguing with his wife in their home at around 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning.
Pinellas Park police said that Emery had pointed a gun at the dog during the argument, and had pulled back the hammer to emphasize his seriousness.
But Emery made the mistake of pointing the gun at himself while trying to release the hammer, and a bullet discharged into his face.
Paramedics found Emery dead at the scene. It was not immediately clear why he had been arguing with his wife.
The Tampa Bay Times reported that police had arrested Emery three times in the last five days, including charges for domestic battery and aggravated assault.
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