A police officer at a police box in Jungnang-gu, Seoul, accidentally fired a live round due to a firearm handling mistake, prompting an internal investigation by the police.


The Jungnang Police Station in Seoul announced on the 15th that they are investigating whether Sergeant A, assigned to Meokgol Police Box, complied with firearm safety management rules.

Live Ammunition Fired Due to Gun Handling Mistake at Jungnang Police Station... Audit Initiated View original image

According to the police, Sergeant A accidentally fired a live round while handling a .38 caliber pistol in the morning. The incident occurred while removing live rounds and practicing dry firing, then reloading live rounds.



It has been confirmed that no one was injured in this incident.


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