Man Dies in Tragic Thanksgiving Accident

CHICAGO HEIGHTS– A man accidentally shot himself in the head Thursday afternoon in front of others during a Thanksgiving Day family gathering

William Agee, 30, of Buena Vista Ave., was pronounced dead at St. James Hospital and Health Centers in Chicago Heights at 5 p.m., the Cook County Medical Examiner’ aid.

The incident happened at 1661 School St. in Chicago Heights at 4:35 p.m., according to Chicago Heights Police Lt. Michael Romano.

“He thought the safety was on, put the gun to his head, squeezed the trigger and that was that,” Romano said.

Romano said the incident happened in front of other people. An autopsy is scheduled.

“Tragic accident” - yeah, as in tragically f’ing stupid.

Source: WBBM 780

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