St.
Joseph police responded to a shooting call Saturday night and believe the
victim shot himself.

Officers
arrived at 1205 South 23rd Street around 7:30 Saturday evening and
found the victim lying on the sidewalk, suffering from a gunshot wound to the
upper thigh area near his groin. Police believe the shot was self-inflicted. Officers
had to call for emergency backup to deal with a large crowd that had gathered.
Officers cleared the crowd and detained a few of those gathered in the area.

The
victim was taken to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph for treatment of
non-life-threatening injuries.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostSt.
Joseph police responded to a shooting call Saturday night and believe the
victim shot himself.Officers
arrived at 1205 South 23rd Street around 7:30 Saturday evening and
found the victim lying on the sidewalk, suffering from a gunshot wound to the
upper thigh area near his groin. Police believe the shot was self-inflicted. Officers
had to call for emergency backup to deal with a large crowd that had gathered.
Officers cleared the crowd and detained a few of those gathered in the area.The
victim was taken to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph for treatment of
non-life-threatening injuries.

St. Joseph police believe Saturday shooting was self-inflicted