Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has reportedly wounded a Chelsea fan by shooting him with a rifle, according to the News of the World.
The incident is said to have taken place at Chelsea's Cobham training ground last Sunday. Ashley Cole picked up the gun and fired it at Tom Cowan, 21 while not realizing that the gun was fully loaded.
A source told the News of the World: "It's truly inconceivable that a Premier League footballer could bring a gun to the training ground.
"But Ashley pulled the rifle from a box and started larking about with it in the changing room, not realizing it was loaded. It ended up pointed at Tom just five feet away.
"The gun went off with a loud pop and Tom screamed as this lead pellet hit him in the side. It went through his clothing and into his flesh."
It is believed that Chelsea did not make any police report and that the Chelsea officials were worried that it would be a publicity disaster for the London Club. Therefore, the club is believed to have closed the chapter of this incident.
A source told the News of the World: "It's truly inconceivable that a Premier League footballer could bring a gun to the training ground.
"But Ashley pulled the rifle from a box and started larking about with it in the changing room, not realizing it was loaded. It ended up pointed at Tom just five feet away.
"The gun went off with a loud pop and Tom screamed as this lead pellet hit him in the side. It went through his clothing and into his flesh."
It is believed that Chelsea did not make any police report and that the Chelsea officials were worried that it would be a publicity disaster for the London Club. Therefore, the club is believed to have closed the chapter of this incident.
