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UPDATE: 2 people shot by gun left in bed

Shooting appears accidental
Posted at 5:20 AM, Oct 21, 2016
and last updated 2016-10-21 20:24:00-04

UPDATE: A man and woman were shot early Friday morning by a gun that was in their bed.

Police say that after the woman got into bed, she slid her hand under a pillow. The action caused a gun underneath the pillow to fire.

The man was hit in the head by a bullet and the woman was hit in the hand. Luckily, neither wound is life threatening.

Police have ruled the shooting accidental.

ORIGINAL STORY:

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) -- Las Vegas police are investigating a shooting near Tenaya Way and Vegas Drive.

The shooting, which happened in the 1700 block of Rock Springs Drive, was reported at 3:42 a.m.

Police say that two people were shot. However, it appears that it was accidental. The injuries are non-life threatening.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.