3 Injured in Accidental Firearms Discharge in Rural Gem County

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Region 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford, Meridian 83642
(208) 846-7550
Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: 08/06/10 1:00 PM
Contact: Captain Steve Richardson

On Friday, August 6, 2010, at approximately 7:30 a.m., an adult female, a 3 year-old boy and a 2 year-old boy were injured at a private residence in rural Gem County as a result of an apparent accidental discharge of a 9mm handgun. None of the injuries are life-threatening.

The injured were initially transported by private vehicle to Walter Knox Memorial Hospital in Emmett where the adult female and the 3 year-old were treated and released. The 2 year-old was treated, and then transported to Saint Alphonsus Hospital in Boise by private vehicle for additional treatment.

The weapon involved is a duty weapon issued to an off-duty Emmett Police Department officer. The Idaho State Police is investigating the incident and the reports will ultimately be forwarded to a county prosecutor for review. The incident remains under investigation at this time.

Contact: Captain Steve Richardson at Idaho State Police Region 3, via ISP dispatch 846-7550.

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Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho