Salina Post
An accidental discharge of a firearm entered a neighboring household in east Salina.
According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) at about 10:45 pm on Thursday, officers responded to a residence at east Salina.
Reportedly, The residents of that house were stated an accidental discharge of a 9mm handgun had occurred.
The projectile from the discharge left the residence through the wall and struck a neighboring residence.
There were no injuries in the incident.
One of the occupants of the residence where the discharge occurred, advised they had a loaded semi-automatic handgun on their bed when they fell asleep.
They attempted to grab a cellphone and accidentally discharged the handgun in the process.
The firearm was seized by officers.
Cole Paulino (26) was issued a Notice To Appear on scene for Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm.
The Salina Police Department want to remind community members to diligently observe best storage and handling practices when dealing with firearms.