Officer accidentally shot neighbor -- Kansas City police
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City police are investigating a shooting involving an off-duty officer who told investigators he shot his neighbor when his service weapon unintentionally fired.
The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. Monday, when the officer called for help saying he had accidentally shot his neighbor, a news release from police said. Police said a preliminary investigation showed the officer was inside his home when his service weapon fired and the round entered the home of his neighbor, hitting a man in his 30s.
Police did not release the names of the victim or the officer.
The victim was taken by ambulance to a hospital in stable condition. Police said the officer — a 24-year veteran assigned to the Metro Patrol Division — will be on administrative leave until the investigation into the shooting in concluded.
(His service weapon unintentionally fired ?)
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/kansas-city-police-officer-accidentally-shot-neighbor-69994674
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