Officer Accidentally Fires Weapon

December 18, 2007

Los Angeles: A Los Angeles Police Department officer accidentally discharged his weapon in a police facility locker room.

On December 14, 2007 at about 6:30 p.m., Officer James Rousseve was preparing for duty when he accidentally discharged his off duty weapon. One round was fired and no one was injured as a result.

Office of Operations is handling the investigation.

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