MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A man who authorities say accidentally shot himself at the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee has prompted zoo officials to review their weapons policy.
News outlets report the man shot himself in the leg while he was entering the zoo Tuesday.
Memphis Zoo Chief Marketing Officer Nick Harmeier says the man was reaching into his pocket for his ID but instead knocked into the gun which went off in his pocket.
Harmeier says patrons are allowed to carry their guns but they have to check in at the front and show workers a gun permit. He says that policy is now under review.
The man was issued a misdemeanor citation by Memphis police for unlawful possession of a weapon.