In a TNN Exclusive, the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) has responded to an inquiry from TNN News regarding a reported firearm incident at a location in Prospect.
According to initial information received, TNN was led to believe that a police officer may have discharged their firearm during the incident.
In response to our inquiries, the police issued the following statement:
”The Bermuda Police Service (BPS) can confirm that an on duty police officer unintentionally discharged his firearm over the past weekend, during a weapons check.
There were no injuries or damage to property during the incident .
This matter is currently being investigated by a BPS Firearms Instructor to establish the circumstances involved.
Notwithstanding the investigation, a review of the already stringent BPS protocols governing firearms safety has now commenced.”
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