Legal
Police officer killed by own gun at Marion Health Hospital in Indiana
A police officer working at Marion Health Hospital in Indiana was shot and killed Sunday while handling a personally-owned handgun, according to state and local officials. The exact circumstances were not immediately clear.
The incident happened at about 6 a.m. on Sunday when 25-year-old Marion Health Police Officer Ronnell J. Johnson was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound at Marion Health Hospital.
“Life-saving measures were administered but were ultimately unsuccessful,” the Indiana State Police said in a statement. “Officer Johnson succumbed to his injuries and was later pronounced deceased by the Grant County Coroner’s Office.”
Further investigation revealed that Johnson was handling a personally-owned handgun when it discharged, striking him. Other details about the circumstances of the shooting were not immediately released.
“This investigation is ongoing, and an autopsy has been scheduled. No additional information will be released at this time,” state police said in the statement.
Johnson’s family has been notified.
Benin president says coup attempt has been thwarted
Man robbed and shot after planned Facebook meeting in Chattanooga, TN
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes near Alaska–Canada border
Woman detained after firing gun outside Los Angeles County Museum of Art
-
Health4 days agoFrance confirms 2 MERS coronavirus cases in returning travelers
-
Health6 days ago8 kittens die of H5N1 bird flu in the Netherlands
-
Entertainment4 days agoJoey Valence & Brae criticize DHS over unauthorized use of their music
-
Legal1 week ago15 people shot, 4 killed, at birthday party in Stockton, California
-
US News6 days agoFire breaks out at Raleigh Convention Center in North Carolina
-
Health1 week agoMarburg outbreak in Ethiopia rises to 12 cases and 8 deaths
-
US News1 day agoMagnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes near Alaska–Canada border
-
Health5 days ago
Ethiopia reports new case in Marburg virus outbreak