— In the police premises, weapons care is in progress, when the police accidentally fires a shot and injures himself. The person had to be taken to hospital, but it is not about life-threatening injuries, says Richard Lundqvist, press spokesperson at the police, to TT.
The shot took the hand, according to additional information TV4 News.
The incident happened on Thursday afternoon, and no one else was injured. The incident will be investigated by the Special Prosecutor’s Chamber.
— It happens as a matter of routine when a police officer fires a weapon in the line of duty, says Rickard Lundqvist.