Unintended Discharge From Officer’s Gun Injures Three

A plainclothes officer was working a rodeo in Reno, Nevada, when his handgun fell to the ground and fired a single round resulting in debris that injured three people. The handgun fell when the officer’s holster got caught on a fence he jumped while rushing to assist a deputy trying to break up a fight. The three people were treated for minor injuries. Police are exploring all aspects of the incident to determine what happened, and if practices need to be adjusted.

Source:

Kevin Sheridan, “RPD Releases New Details About Accidental Discharge at Reno Rodeo,” kolotv.com (June 20, 2024).