The detective was training in one lane at the shooting range about 8 p.m. Thursday when shrapnel from another lane struck him in the head, police said in a statement.
A Los Angeles police detective was hit in the head by shrapnel Thursday night while training at the Police Academy’s shooting range in Elysian Park.
The detective, who was not identified, suffered lacerations to his head and was taken to a local hospital, said LAPD Capt. Kelly Muniz. According to sources familiar with the incident, the detective, while bleeding, was coherent and able to talk.The detective was training in one lane at the shooting range about 8 p.m. when shrapnel from another lane struck him in the head, police said in a statement. No other details were immediately available about the incident.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
LAPD chief backs proposed state bill that would crack down on street racing, takeoversNew efforts are underway to increase the penalties against those who engage in street takeovers and similar illegal activities.
Read more »
LAPD Debuts A New Device To Deter Catalytic Converter Thefts | CarscoopsThe Insta Etch uses high temperature spray paint to put your VIN number on your catalytic converter to help identify it if it's stolen car auto cars
Read more »
Philadelphia I-95 collapse: Josh Shapiro announces demolition of collapsed highway to be completed by ThursdayThe demolition of the collapsed highway located near Philadelphia is expected to be finished by Thursday, GovernorShapiro said. Shapiro explained that both sides of the Interstate 95 highway need to be demolished before work on the new road could begin.
Read more »
Jakob Ingebrigtsen Goes For 1500-Meter History on ThursdayThe Diamond League returns Friday in Oslo, Norway for the Bislett Games—a meet that’s seen 25 world records fall since inception.
Read more »
PM Update: Gusty winds ease with sunset, then it’s sunny on a warmer ThursdayIt will be pleasant tonight and low humidity on Thursday. We might see some increase in haze aloft from another round of wildfire smoke.
Read more »
Admiral Shelton baseball tournament starts Thursday at four San Diego-area high schoolsTournament's 16 participating teams include 12 from San Diego; finals set for Sunday at Mission Bay High School
Read more »