A young man accidentally fired a firearm in a café in Braga while showing it to friends, according to police sources cited by CNN Portugal. The shot hit another young man in the head area, who was seriously injured.
The victim was taken to the hospital and is in intensive care in a "very serious" condition, according to information reported by the television station.
Authorities went to the scene and began an investigation to clarify the circumstances of the incident. The weapon involved was seized by authorities.
The case is being treated as an accidental shooting, with no indication at this time that it was an intentional act.
