A Waxahachie police officer has been placed on administrative leave after a gun was accidentally discharged during a warrant operation in Texas, injuring a person at the scene.
The incident happened at about 10.59am on Saturday, 10 October, in the 100 block of Rusty Lane, where the Waxahachie Police Department was assisting the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office in serving an active warrant.
Police said the weapon discharge resulted in an officer-involved shooting but was believed to have been accidental. The injured person was taken to a medical facility with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Texas Rangers asked to investigate
The Waxahachie Police Department has opened an internal investigation and asked the Texas Rangers to conduct a separate inquiry into the incident.
The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave while the investigations continue. The department said the officer would be offered support from a peer-support team and professional counsellors.
Waxahachie police also said they would review department policies in light of the shooting. No further details about the officer or the injured person have been released.
