A 53-year-old man was accidentally shot in the abdomen near a private shooting range in Botoșani, being hospitalized with a superficial wound.

The incident occurred two days ago, when the man was riding his bicycle on a communal road in the Bucecea area. After feeling a strong pain, he realized he had been hit by a bullet. Doctors treated him and later discharged him. The police suspended the shooting range's activity, suspecting that the bullet came from there, and revoked its operating license. The incident is not isolated, as there have been precedents with stray bullets reaching populated areas. Investigations continue for bodily harm and illegal use of a weapon.