CA: Armed Homeowner Shoots Parolee, Under Investigation

As Hand blocked the doorway, Macleod picked up a .22 rifle which he told authorities he believed was unloaded. Macleod said he grabbed the rifle to persuade Hand to leave.

Hand left the doorway and went into Macleod's yard. Macleod followed Hand into the yard and while the argument continued, the rifle accidentally discharged, according to Macleod.

The bullet struck hand in the neck. Hand walked to another neighbor's house where a man gave him a ride the hospital.
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