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Regina police officer accidentally shot during residence search, police say

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On Friday, a Regina resident commented on the Thursday night shooting incident involving police. He hopes the incident will prompt the community and city council to "clean the neighbourhood up." – Apr 26, 2024

Regina Police Service (RPS) said one of its officers was accidentally shot just after midnight on Friday while searching a residence.

A media release said officers from the street gang and tactical support unit were executing a search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of Retallack Street when an officer’s gun was accidentally fired, shooting another officer.

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The officer was taken to the hospital but the injuries are not life-threatening. RPS added no members of the public were hurt.

The Saskatchewan Serious incident Response Team is monitoring an investigation undertaken by the RPS Major Crimes Unit.

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