B.C. Man Shoots Self With Crossbow Arrow

24/10/2008 04:45
Police say liquor involved

GRASMERE, B.C. — A man is being treated in hospital after shooting himself in the head with a crossbow in the southeastern B.C. community of Grasmere.

The RCMP say the incident happened early Wednesday at the home of the 19-year-old victim during a house party in the town near Fernie, B.C.

Witnesses say the arrow was fired accidentally by the man himself.

Police say the victim was flown to a hospital in Calgary to have the arrow removed but his condition is not known.

They say the crossbow was seized and they believe liquor was a factor in the incident.

SINC SAYS:

I know, let’s all get drunk, take out the old crossbow and play William Tell. Oh wait, that hurts.