TAYLOR, Texas - Taylor police on Friday afternoon reported that a man who earlier stated he had been the victim of a road rage shooting actually shot himself accidentally while handling a handgun. 

The man, Pflugerville resident Ron Collins, originally told police he was being followed by someone in another vehicle before getting into a verbal argument with the driver. Collins said the other driver then produced a pistol and shot him in his left shoulder. 

Collins was taken to Seton Williamson County Hospital for treatment. He was released soon after. 

Collins recanted his earlier story during the course of an interview. Charges against him are pending for the offense of false report to a peace officer, a Class B misdemeanor.