Accidental gunshot injury leads to arrest of Apple Valley man.

Rene Ray De La Cruz, Victorville Daily Press
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Apple Valley deputies reported that a man, who accidentally shot himself, was arrested on suspicion of drug and gun charges.
Apple Valley deputies reported that a man, who accidentally shot himself, was arrested on suspicion of drug and gun charges.

A man, who accidentally shot himself, was arrested on suspicion of drug and gun charges, Apple Valley authorities said.

Around 12:45 a.m. Monday, sheriff's deputies were called to the 13100 block of Yakima Road for reports of a person with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the leg.

When deputies arrived, they spoke residents and were told that Miguel Rodriguez, 37, had grabbed a firearm during an argument. Rodriguez was placing the firearm into his waistband when it was accidently fired, deputies said.

Inside Rodriguez’s vehicle, deputies said they found drugs.

Rodriguez was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment prior to being arrested, according to authorities. He was later booked into the High Desert Detention Center, with bail set at $115,000.

Additionally, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation issued a parole hold for the suspect.

Anyone with any information about this investigation is asked to call the Apple Valley sheriff’s station at (760) 240-7400 or sheriff’s dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can contact the We-Tip Hotline at 800-78CRIME (27463) or wetip.com.

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