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Officer accidently shoots himself at Westport gun range
An officer reportedly accidently shot himself today at a gun range in Westport on Adirondack Lane that is used by local police departments.
According to an officer who was on scene, an off-duty officer shot himself in the thigh with a 40 caliber bullet accidentally as he was putting in or taking his gun out of the holster.
The incident occurred just after noon.
A group of Fall River and Westport officers arrived on scene along with multiple ambulances.
The officer was transported to the hospital where his condition isn’t known at this time.
Fall River Police Captain Barden Castro stated the he “can confirm that an officer was shot at the range in a training accident. He is currently receiving medical care for what is being described as a minor injury. No further information is available at this time.”
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J
July 21, 2021 at 9:52 am
So the piss poorly trained idiot had his booger hook on the bang switch, either drawing or going back to the holster. “Poorly trained” as most likely that department Armorer/ Instructor didn’t spend the time or pay attention to train these individuals in creating, instinctive muscle memory, so that it becomes such that a person will place their trigger finger along the frame or slide when coming out of and returning to the holster.
Donald from CT
July 21, 2021 at 12:38 pm
Lets see if he has his LTC pulled and is then arrested for reckless endangerment, like a normal citizen would be.
I suspect no.
Chuck Thibault
July 21, 2021 at 7:47 pm
Donald from CT Why should he be put thru all of that without a proper investigation into what happened. If it happened top anyone it would be looked into. Accidents can happen to anyone including trained proffessionals, just because he is a Police Officer doesn’t mean he’s perfect and can’t have something happen. Let’s wait for the findings before passing any judgements or making any accusations, in the mean time why not just say a prayer or two for a full and speedy recovery for the officer. I’m sure this is what you’d want for you or any friend or relative of yours.
Jake Perry
July 22, 2021 at 9:21 am
Don’t waste your breathe on Donald. He’s a well known anti-cop, defund the police, guy and a big Black Lives Matter supporter.