We can't blame guns for all the shootings in the world, because a Pennsylvania woman was apparently wounded by a bullet that exploded in her purse.
The unidentified shopper in a Williamsport Lowe's home improvement store was shot in the leg by a bullet even though she wasn't carrying a firearm, according to the Sun Gazette.
"Something must of [sic] hit the primer of one of the bullets," Montoursville Deputy Police Chief Jason Bentley told the paper.
The 56-year-old woman was treated for her injuries at a hospital and discharged.
The Consumerist notes that stories about people shooting themselves are old hat such as a man who blasted his crotch. But this is a new twist on a favorite:
You hear of people who handle guns improperly and end up worse for wear, but it's not every day you read about a person injured by a bullet that is nowhere near a gun at the time.
Jezebel writes that the lesson to be gleaned from this bizarre tale is clear:
You might also want to consider keeping any random ammunition you own out of your handbag
"Something must of hit the primer of one of the bullets," Bentley said. "The bullet stayed in the purse, but its casing put a hole in the purse and caused a minor leg wound," he added.
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--from the original sun gazette story. whomever posted this story should learn to read and recap a story properly.