A Wilmington man who reportedly shot himself has been charged with filing a false police report Thursday night.
Police responded to a call about a man who had been shot while in a car at 9:24 p.m. in the 700 block of South 15th Street, according to Wilmington Police Department Spokeswoman Linda Rawley. When police arrived, they found Roy Milton, 54, of Wilmington, with a gunshot wound.
Milton reportedly told police that he was shot while he was outside the front yard. After further investigation, it was determined that he accidentally shot himself, Rawley said. Police found a gun, which was confirmed stolen out of Leland, Rawley said.
Milton was taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center for treatment. According to hospital spokeswoman Erin Balzotti, he had been released from the hospital as of Friday afternoon.
Milton was charged with filing a false police report and possession of a stolen firearm.
