Lake Worth Police Chief Brett McGuire said an employee of a local insurance firm who thought it was a good idea to tote a gun to work was shot in both legs when his weapon accidentally discharged, KXAS-TV in Fort Worth reported Tuesday.

The police chief said Tuesday's accident at Al Boenker Insurance was likely not the result of a planned attack by the self-wounded employee.

"He was not under any sort of disciplinary problems at Al Boenker. There was nothing that was coming down from management or anything that would indicate he was facing any disciplinary charges, and he got along well with his co-workers," McGuire said. "We have no indication that there was anything other than a negligent discharge on his part."

KXAS-TV said that in addition to suffering the self-inflicted wounds, the unidentified employee now faces charges for unlawfully carrying a weapon.