QLD:Police officer accidentally shot

AAP General News (Australia)
08-03-2010
QLD:Police officer accidentally shot

A Queensland police officer is being treated in hospital after a service pistol accidentally
discharged into his face.

The 41-year-old senior constable from Metro North was at the gun safe at Albany Creek
police station .. in Brisbane's north .. when the pistol discharged .. causing shrapnel
wounds to his face.

He's been taken to St Andrew's Hospital for treatment on superficial facial injuries.

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KEYWORD: PISTOL (BRISBANE)

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