MELBOURNE, Fla. -- A gun belonging to a customer inside a Chili's restaurant in Melbourne accidentally discharged, hitting a nearby person eating dinner, according to police.

Police said officers were called to the restaurant at 955 Wickham Road just after 11:30 p.m. Friday.

When officers arrived, they found the victim had suffered a gunshot wound to the lower leg in a dining area of the restaurant.

After an investigation, police determined the shooting an accident, and the person holding the firearm, Richard Philipoff, was a friend of the victim, Local 6 News partner Florida Today reported.

Police said Philipoff initially left the restaurant reportedly in fear of being arrested. Officers were able to contact him and he returned.

Officers said he was cooperative and upset.

While the shooting appears accidental, police said criminal charges are being reviewed with the State Attorney's Office. Possible charges include possession, improper display/handling and culpable negligence.

The victim of the shooting was not identified, but was reportedly stable and alert and was transported from the scene for evaluation, police said.

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