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LAPD officer accidentally fires seized shotgun

By Cameron Kiszla,

23 days ago

A Los Angeles Police Department officer accidentally fired a shotgun seized during an arrest.

The gun discharged a few minutes before 9 p.m. Wednesday, police said in a news release.

A 77th Street Division officer was removing ammunition from the gun when it fired, an incident police characterized as “a Non-Tactical Unintentional Discharge.”

The birdshot that was in the gun came to rest on the floor.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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Guest

22d ago

I remember the first time too I had "a Non-Tactical Unintentional Discharge.”just saying

Sassy Mouth

22d ago

more training needed

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