Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station deputies responded to the 8400 block of Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood on Thursday at approximately 8:45 p.m. regarding an accidental shooting.

A male adult in his 30s was accidentally shot inside a hotel room as his friend improperly handled a handgun.

The man was with friends when he showed them jewelry he owned. The jewelry owner legally possessed a handgun, which he also showed his friends. While one of the friends improperly handled the weapon, it went off accidentally, striking the victim.

The victim was transported to a local hospital to be treated for his injury, and is listed in stable condition.

Daniel Dixon, a 30-year-old male, was arrested for discharging a firearm in a grossly negligent manner and booked at West Hollywood Station.

There is no further information available at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s West Hollywood Station at (310)855-8850.