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puma guy wrote:"The officer whose gun went off was taken to the police station for a standard blood alcohol test." ????? Is that routine? I don't think I've ever seen it reported that after a shooting the officer is tested for alcohol.

I have never read about this either, but it wouldn't surprise me if it's departmental policy. I am sure that one of the LEOs on the forum will have the answer.

A couple of years ago I had a small injury at work so they took me to the medical clinic to be treated. I was suprised that after my treatment, I had to take an alcohol and drug test. I think this is so they can lessen their liability for worker's comp, insurance or lawsuit if the person is "impaired".

Police were called when a fight broke out around 1:00AM in the Club Eden in Webster. Officers were assaulted by some of the bar patrons. The officers Tasered several patrons, but the fighting continued. During the fight, one of the patrons was shot by a police officer.

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News Update - A later story states that an unknow suspect grabbed the officer's gun and shot the woman in the neck.

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