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Woman Accidentally Shot In Stomach
POSTED: 2:43 pm PDT May 8, 2009
UPDATED: 4:42 pm PDT May 8, 2009

HILLSBORO, Ore. -- A 51-year-old woman was accidentally shot in the stomach Friday afternoon, Hillsboro police said.
Officers said the woman and her husband were getting ready to leave their home on Connell Street when one of them tossed a jacket over a chair. Police said a handgun in the jacket pocket discharged a .357 round, striking the woman in the abdomen.
Police said the gun didn't have a trigger guard or a safety.
Her husband immediately called 911, bringing rescuers and police to the scene.

The woman's injuries weren't life-threatening and she was taken to Legacy Emanuel Hospital via ambulance. Police said the woman was conscious and said it was an accident. Although they believe the shooting was an accident they said they must look at all aspects and are investigating the incident. No one has been arrested.