8-26-18 Accidental Discharge of Firearm
8-26-18 Accidental Discharge of Firearm
- Upon arrival, CPD Officers located a suicidal party armed with a handgun
- Officers gave verbal commands to the individual to lower the firearm
- The individual refused to follow commands and fired a round mortally wounding himself
- An officer at the scene unintentionally discharged his firearm after the suicidal party shot himself
- Major Crimes Investigators determined the officer fired three rounds, two striking a chair, one striking the deceased man's leg
- All officers on scene were debriefed and placed on leave per CPD policy
- Members of the Violent Crimes Bureau, Crime Scene, and Internal Affairs Units are actively investigating
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NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.
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