Police officer shoots himself in
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Police officer shoots himself in the leg – gets warning

A police officer in Västra Götaland shot himself in the leg during a drill. Now the police are being warned.

The incident occurred during a shooting exercise earlier this year, Borås Tidning and P4 Sjuhärad report.

The fatal shot was fired as the police officer was about to put his weapon back in its holster. One shot went off and hit her in the leg.

The Police Personnel Responsibility Board issues a warning to the police for negligently disregarding their obligations.

Corrected: Now with correct P4 channel as source.

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