A Detroit man landed in the hospital after he engaged in battle with a cockroach -- and lost.

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The incident occurred one morning when the 50-year-old man, who wasn't identified, saw a cockroach scamper across the floor. Because the man is confined to a wheelchair, he attempted to kill the critter by hurling a shoe at it. Unfortunately, the shoe contained a gun, which fell out, hit the floor and discharged.

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The man was struck in the foot. The cockroach was unharmed.