Man Accidentally Shoots Himself Playing With Gun In Pocket: Cops

AURORA, IL — An 18-year-old Broadview man accidentally shot himself with a .25 caliber automatic pistol that was in his pocket while sitting in a booth at a fast food restaurant, police said Tuesday. He is facing charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm. The incident took place at a Near East Side restaurant in the 1300 block of E. New York Street around 2:30 p.m. Monday, according to Aurora Police.

Kane County State's Attorney's Office authorized the charges on Sedrick Cooper of the 2100 block of W. 41st Street in Broadview. Police said he was apparently playing with the pistol in his pocket when the gun went off and shot him in both legs. Cooper tried to flee and was caught a short time later after police viewed security camera footage from the restaurant. There were no other injuries and the gun was recovered where Cooper was eventually located, according to police. Paramedics took him to an Aurora hospital where he was treated and released.

Cooper is currently being held in lieu of $20,000 bail (10 percent applies) at the Aurora Police Lockup. He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in the court of law.

Image: Aurora Police Department