A University of Alabama student is dead from an accidental gunshot wound.

The 19 year old victim fatally shot himself early Saturday morning, according to the Tuscaloosa News.

Police say it appears the victim was improperly handling a pistol when it discharged.

The shooting happened in the 900 block of Parkview Drive at 1220am. The victim was dead at the scene. No foul play is suspected.

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