NYPD Details Accidental Discharge of Gun During Columbia University Protest Arrests

NYPD officials have provided details regarding an incident where an officer accidentally discharged his firearm while police were clearing protesters at Columbia University earlier this week. The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols during such operations.

According to NYPD Chief Phil Rivera, the accidental discharge occurred when a veteran Emergency Service Unit sergeant attempted to gain entry into a locked office inside Hamilton Hall. During the process, the officer transitioned his gun from his dominant hand to his non-dominant hand, leading to the unintentional firing of the. . .