Woman Hit By Stray Bullet While Sitting On A Toilet

Janifer Bliss was sitting on the toilet when a woman in the next stall accidentally let her handgun slip out of her waist holster. The gun went off and a bullet hit Bliss in the lower left leg.

By: Jamie Burch | WKRG
Published: July 10, 2009

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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Authorities say a bullet from a gun that was
accidentally dropped injured a Tampa woman sitting in a bathroom
stall.
Police say the bullet hit 53-year-old Janifer Bliss in the lower
left leg. She was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
Bliss was sitting on the toilet in a hotel bathroom when a woman
in the next stall accidentally let her handgun slip out of her
waist holster. The weapon discharged when it hit the ground.
Police say the gun belonged to 56-year-old Debra Monce who has a
concealed weapons permit.
The case has been referred to the State Attorney's Office to
determine if any charges will be filed.

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