Investigators say a 30-year-old South Texas man has died of injuries suffered when he shot some fireworks from his chest.
Justin Bartek of Columbus died Tuesday at a hospital.
The Colorado County Sheriff's Office says Bartek was critically hurt before dawn Tuesday while discharging fireworks at a fishing spot on the Colorado River.
Authorities say Bartek put a tube-type fireworks device on his chest and lit it. He was with friends when the accident happened.
Officials have ordered an autopsy.
Columbus is 60 miles west of Houston.
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