YAMANASHI, Oct 31 (News On Japan) –
A police officer in Kofu, Yamanashi, by accident fired her handgun into her personal hand on October twenty ninth whereas apprehending a person who was swinging a knife in public.
Around 9 p.m. on October twenty ninth within the Kokubo space of Kofu City, a feminine officer drew her handgun to intimidate a person who was brandishing a kitchen knife.
After restraining the person, the officer tried to return the handgun to her holster at her waist. However, she mistakenly discharged the weapon into her left hand, leading to damage.
A male witness commented, “I heard a loud bang.”
The Yamanashi Prefectural Police said, “We are thoroughly investigating the cause to prevent future incidents.”
Source: FNN