A Jackson police spokeswoman said the mother dropped her purse on the floor, causing her gun to discharge inside her purse. The bullet ricocheted off of a vending machine and grazed the right side of her daughter’s face. Her injuries are said to be non-life-threatening, according to the report.
The MeritHealthCentralHospital issued a statement saying weapons are prohibited on the hospital campus to protect the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
“This morning, an isolated incident involving the accidental discharge of a visitor’s weapon occurred on our campus. It was addressed quickly, preventing serious harm to the patient and risk to others in the hospital,” the statement read.
An investigation is ongoing, the police spokeswoman said, according to the report.
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