Local Man Accidentally Shoots Himself in the Foot

Special News Release

On February 27, 2013 at approximately 12:16 a.m., the Sauk County Dispatch Center received a phone call from a subject stating that he had just shot himself in the foot.

Upon arrival, the deputy identified the victim as Daniel W. Cloyd, age 36 of North Freedom. Cloyd stated he had been cleaning his gun when he accidentally shot himself in the foot. Cloyd also admitted to consuming intoxicants prior to cleaning his gun. An investigation was completed and it did appear this was an accident and no foul play was suspected.

Cloyd was taken to the hospital for his injury and was later booked into the Sauk County Jail for the charge of Intoxicated Use of a Firearm.

Sheriff Chip Meister