Dog accidentally shoots owner after getting paw stuck in trigger guard

The gun fired after the dog's paw got stuck in the trigger guard, police said. The victim was relaxing on his bed with a female friend when he was shot.

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Dog accidentally shoots owner after getting paw stuck in trigger guard

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