Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Miami Cop Who Accidentally Shot Publix Shopper Happens to be a Firearms Instructor. [View all]
Let's quit using the word"Accident". This negligence!MAY 16, 2019 | 1:31PM
Yesterday a woman was standing in the checkout line at a West Kendall Publix when a man near her reached into his pocket, causing his gun to go off. Officials said the woman, who was grazed by the bullet, would be fine after being treated for minor injuries.
It turns out, though, the accidental shooter is a Miami Police officer. And he isn't just any cop: A department spokeswoman confirmed to New Times this afternoon that the officer is Mario Gonzalez, a police firearms instructor.
"Per your request, please be advised that the name of the officer involved in an accidental firearm discharge in the Miami-Dade County jurisdiction yesterday, May 15, 2019, is Mario Gonzalez, an 11-year veteran of the Miami Police Department who's currently assigned to the Training and Personnel Development Section," spokeswoman Kenia Fallat said.
https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/miami-police-firearms-instructor-mario-gonzalez-accidentally-shoots-woman-at-publix-11174382
6 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
= new reply since forum marked as read