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Story January 30, 1861

The Hillsborough Recorder

Hillsboro, Orange County, North Carolina

What is this article about?

Accidents at Sullivan's Island Barracks: Private Strawinski accidentally shot in groin during jest with revolver; two others injured feet and hands while working on guns. Wounded transported to city hospital.

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Accidents at the Barracks.—A terrible accident occurred on Wednesday, at the Barracks on Sullivan's Island. Private Strawinski, of the Columbia Company, while in bed with a comrade, took up his revolver, and jestingly remarked that he would shoot his bed fellow. The gentleman addressed, grasped the barrel of the pistol, which was cocked, and in turning it round it went off. The ball took effect on the person of Mr. Strawinski, lodging in the groin. Every attention was paid the wounded man, and he was yesterday brought to the city and conveyed to the hospital. It is greatly feared that his wounds are of a serious nature.

Two members of the same company were injured while working at the guns yesterday; one having his foot, and the other his hand, very badly mashed.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Curiosity

What themes does it cover?

Misfortune

What keywords are associated?

Barracks Accident Revolver Mishap Gun Injuries Sullivan's Island Columbia Company

What entities or persons were involved?

Private Strawinski

Where did it happen?

Barracks On Sullivan's Island

Story Details

Key Persons

Private Strawinski

Location

Barracks On Sullivan's Island

Event Date

Wednesday

Story Details

Private Strawinski accidentally shot himself in the groin with a revolver while jesting in bed; two comrades injured feet and hands at guns.

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