Woman accidentally shot at Iowa senior living facility, police say

A woman was seriously injured when she was shot at an Iowa senior living facility Friday night.

DES MOINES, Iowa — A woman is in serious condition after she was accidentally shot at an Iowa senior living facility Friday night, police said.

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The incident, which police believe was accidental, happened at 6:40 p.m. at the Silver Oaks Senior Living complex in Des Moines, KCCI reported.

The woman was taken to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to her torso, the television station reported. The wound is not life-threatening, police said.

Des Moines police responded after receiving a 911 call, the television station reported. The caller told police he had accidentally shot his girlfriend, according to KCCI.

Authorities interviewed the man to confirm details, KCCI reported. Police are still investigating the incident.