Retired officer accidentally shoots female in hip, Berkeley Springs WV
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WeaponsA retired police officer accidentally discharged his firearm at a residence near Marjorie Court, Berkeley Springs. The bullet struck a female in the hip. She is conscious and breathing with minor bleeding and nausea.
Audio|Heard on: Morgan County Fire, EMS and Mutual Aid
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04:34
Transcript:
00:03
42 Marjorie Court near Dalson Farm Lane for a gunshot wound.
00:50
A retired police officer was repositioning his firearm and holster when the gun went off.
00:58
The shot struck a female in the hip.
01:05
She is a 16-year-old female, conscious and breathing.
01:11
The gunshot wound is to the left hip.
01:15
She is feeling nauseous.
03:16
A 68-year-old female has a single gunshot wound to the left hip.
03:22
There is some bleeding reported but it is not serious.
03:24
She is also feeling nauseous.
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Location mentioned:
Marjorie Ct, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
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