Crime & Safety
KSDK: U City Security Guard Shoots Self
The guard was removing his gun from the holster when it fired.
A security guard from University City shot himself as he removed his gun from its holster Tuesday morning, KSDK is reporting.
According to the report, University City Police officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Watts around 8:25 a.m. Tuesday.
KSDK reports the victim was a security officer who was removing his weapon from the holster when it discharged.
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The unidentified victim was struck by the bullet, but did not suffer any serious or life threatening injuries, according to the report.
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