A 20-year-old Abbeville man is being treated for his injuries after suffering an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound near Maude Street. 

According to police, the incident happened Monday afternoon around 6:30 p.m. when the owner of a vehicle was attempting to put away the weapon when it discharged striking him in the foot. 

Police say he was transported to a local hospital, where his injuries are listed as not life-threatening.

The victim was legally in possesion of the weapon, police said.

And investigation, however, is ongoing.