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Off-duty officer accidentally discharges gun during wrestling meet at Michigan high school

Posted at 3:59 PM, May 05, 2018
and last updated 2018-05-05 17:05:07-04

An off-duty police officer accidentally discharged his off-duty firearm during a wrestling tournament at Fowlerville High School Saturday.

The officer accidentally discharged his off-duty sidearm while watching the wrestling meet and standing on the gym floor.

The bullet was lodged in the floor and there were no injuries from the shot. 

One person was treated at the scene by EMS for a twisted ankle. The meet continued after a 50-minute delay.

Police are still investigating the incident.