ROANOKE, Va. (AP) — Police say the fatal shooting of a Roanoke man appears to be accidental.

Police tell media outlets that the 42-year-old victim was handling a rifle at his home when it discharged.

The shooting occurred late Saturday night.

The man’s name hasn’t been released.

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