February 10, 2010 > Accidental shooting in Milpitas
Accidental shooting in Milpitas
Submitted By Sgt Daryl Sequeira
On Sunday, January 31 at approximately 3:23 p.m., Milpitas police officers responded to Target Masters indoor shooting range on a report of a person being shot. The preliminary investigation revealed a 48 year-old female, who is a San Jose resident, may have mishandled a firearm and it accidentally discharged. The woman was shot in the torso and transported to a local hospital for treatment. The woman is expected to survive and there were no other reported injuries.
The incident is still under investigation. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Milpitas Police Department at (408) 586-2400. Information can also be given anonymously by calling (408) 586-2500, or visit www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov and click police under department. |