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Brownsville PD: Officer injured after accidentally discharging weapon during SWAT competition

Brownsville PD: Officer injured after accidentally discharging weapon during SWAT competition
2 years 3 months 1 week ago Friday, July 29 2022 Jul 29, 2022 July 29, 2022 3:36 PM July 29, 2022 in News - Local

Police say an officer shot himself in the foot after accidentally discharging his weapon on Friday during the annual RGV SWAT competition in Brownsville.

The officer sustained minor injuries and is currently being treated, according to Brownsville police Sgt. Billy Killebrew.

Friday is the last day of the three-day competition, consisting of SWAT teams from law enforcement agencies across the Valley.

The competition involves a hostage rescue, sniper spotter and a team obstacle course.

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