NORWALK, Calif. (KABC) -- A man was taken into custody after accidentally shooting his aunt at a house party in Norwalk, according to authorities.
The incident occurred about 11 p.m. Saturday on the 11000 block of Lakeland Road.
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Police said the young man was showing off his handgun and didn't know there was a bullet in the barrel when it accidentally went off, hitting his aunt.
The man was taken into custody for negligence.
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Deputies were on scene for hours clearing out the party and questioning guests.
The victim's condition was not immediately known.