Let's point out some issues with the story...
"his .38-calibre handgun."
"Police discovered the man ******** from his groin with spent ammunition cartridges at his side
So you're saying he blew his dick off then had enough awareness to eject the casing from the "********" and put them next to himself.
As a result, he will be charged with ******* possession of a firearm and ammunition...
Well that's just fucked up. Shoot your dick into mulch and go to jail. Got to love those laws.