Colorado man shoots self while sleepwalking

BOULDER, Colo. -- Police say a Colorado man who told police he woke up to a "bang" and realized he suffered a gunshot wound to his knee likely shot himself while sleepwalking.

Sanford Rothman, 63, of Boulder told investigators he had no clear recollection of the incident Tuesday. No one else was in Rothman's home at the time.

Boulder police Sgt. Paul Reichenback said Rothman keeps a 9 mm handgun near his bed and takes prescription medication for pain. Police say no alcohol or illegal drugs played a role in the incident.

Rothman was treated at a hospital and released.