PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department received two 911 calls at approximately 10:15 on Thursday, November 26 on a shooting at Ramada Inn, 959 Route 46.
When officers arrived they spoke with the victim, who was not identified by police, who said he was cleaning his firearm and accidentally shot himself in the face, according to Patrolman Brian Conover.
Officers gave medical aid to the victim and he was subsequently transported to Morristown Medical Center by the Rockaway Neck Volunteer Ambulance Squad and Paramedics from St. Clares Health Care Systems. Moments after the ambulance left the property, Parsippany Police joined up with the ambulances.
No charges have been filed but the investigation is ongoing, Conover said. The victim is in critical condition as of Friday afternoon.
When additional details become available we will update this article.
