Off-Duty Non-Tactical Unintentional Discharge Involving a Reserve Officer NRF007-26ma

February 5, 2026 

Off-Duty Non-Tactical Unintentional Discharge Involving a Reserve Officer

**The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed**

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Force Investigation Division is investigating an off-duty non-tactical unintentional discharge involving a reserve officer.

On February 3, 2026, around 9:20 a.m., an off-duty Reserve Police Officer assigned to Operations West Bureau was inside his residence preparing for his monthly combat qualification by conducting dry-fire practice drills when a Non-Tactical Unintentional Discharge occurred. There were no injuries reported. No community members were injured in this incident.

Force Investigation Division (FID) personnel have assumed investigative responsibility for this incident.