WEBSTER PARISH, La. — A Webster Parish man tragically died Wednesday from an accidental gunshot wound at his Dorcheat Road home near the Evergreen community.

Sheriff Jason Parker identified the victim as 23-year-old Dalton Taylor. He was transported by private vehicle to Minden Medical Center, where emergency staff attempted to treat him, but he later succumbed to his injury.

Deputies were dispatched around 5 p.m. after reports of a gunshot victim at the hospital. After speaking with witnesses, authorities determined that the shooting was accidental. Parker said Taylor’s handgun accidentally discharged, striking him in the lower abdomen.

Taylor’s body has been sent to Little Rock, Arkansas, for an autopsy.

“This is truly a tragic event, and we offer our sincerest condolences to his family and friends,” Sheriff Parker said. “They will be in our prayers.”

The investigation confirmed no foul play was involved.