Accidental Shooting Douglas Co., Nov. 22

On Sunday, November 20, 2016, at approximately 1:34 PM, the Douglas County 911 Center received a 911 call of a male who had been accidentally shot in the 17000 block of North Bank Road in Roseburg. When deputies arrived they found Michael Hill, age 64 of Roseburg, with an apparent gunshot wound to his left forearm. Hill was transported by ambulance to Mercy Medical Center for treatment. He was then later transferred to Sacred Heart at Riverbend to receive higher level of care of his injuries. An investigation revealed Hill was looking at the firearm when it discharged. Hill then dropped the firearm which discharged a second time as it hit the ground, striking him. No criminal charges are expected.