Man charged for shooting his penis off (VIDEO)

A security guard in Trinidad and Tobago was rushed to hospital Wednesday after shooting himself in the penis.

The 33-year old accidentally shot himself in the genitals while sitting in his car at 8 am on Sunday morning.

QMI Agency reported that the man has been charged with possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition.

Apparently, officers responded to a call after a local resident heard a gunshot come from a parked car.

According to the Trinidad Guardian, police found the man hunched over his steering wheel bleeding from his groin.

A .38 caliber handgun was found in his pocket.

Gun fails are not uncommon incidents around the world (see video).

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