Would-be squirrel-killer injured after taping cartridge to BB gun

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By Cindy Swirko
Staff writer


A man who tried to shoot a squirrel for dinner by taping a .40-caliber cartridge to a BB gun was hospitalized with shrapnel wounds after the cartridge exploded, Gainesville police reported.

A sworn complaint was filed against William Daniel Lloyd, 31, for discharging a firearm in public and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, Officer Ben Tobias stated in a press item.

Officer Diana Mattern responded to a medical emergency call at 600 SE 12th Terrace and learned that Lloyd had taped the cartridge to the end of a BB gun to shoot a squirrel, Tobias said.

Lloyd fired the BB gun, causing the BB to strike the cartridge’s primer. The cartridge discharged and fragmented, striking Lloyd in the upper arm and lower leg.


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[Journeyman]

1. And sometimes, stupid does hurt. . .

[Electric Monk]

2. Scooped by a newbie (aka: dupe thread)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022765755

[Historic NY]

3. If he tries harder he could be a Darwin Award winner......

what an idiot.

[NoPasaran]

4. Not exactly the sharpest spork in the drawer, is he?

[question everything]

5. Of course. By definition

Yes, I have a soft spot for squirrels..