Jackson 03/06/03
JPD Officer Shoots Self in Leg
A Jackson police officer has been hospitalized after shooting himself during a training exercise.
An ambulance was called to the Jackson police firing range around 7:00 Thursday night in response to the shooting.
Jackson police spokesman Robert Graham says the 23-year veteran of the force accidentally shot himself during an in-service training exercise on the firing range.
Police say the gunshot went straight through the precinct four officer's left leg. The officer had to be carried off the firing range on a stretcher.
"They were conducting a live fire drill at the time of the accidental discharge," Graham told reporters. "He was attempting to holster his weapon when he accidentally discharged it. We're happy to say the officer is okay. He has been transported to the Baptist hospital."
Police are not releasing the name of the injured officer at this time. He is listed in stable condition.
http://www.wlbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=1167862
If I'm not mistaken I think most LEO's here use .40 caliber Glocks. So does this sorta thing happen a lot?
JPD Officer Shoots Self in Leg
A Jackson police officer has been hospitalized after shooting himself during a training exercise.
An ambulance was called to the Jackson police firing range around 7:00 Thursday night in response to the shooting.
Jackson police spokesman Robert Graham says the 23-year veteran of the force accidentally shot himself during an in-service training exercise on the firing range.
Police say the gunshot went straight through the precinct four officer's left leg. The officer had to be carried off the firing range on a stretcher.
"They were conducting a live fire drill at the time of the accidental discharge," Graham told reporters. "He was attempting to holster his weapon when he accidentally discharged it. We're happy to say the officer is okay. He has been transported to the Baptist hospital."
Police are not releasing the name of the injured officer at this time. He is listed in stable condition.
http://www.wlbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=1167862
If I'm not mistaken I think most LEO's here use .40 caliber Glocks. So does this sorta thing happen a lot?