Accidental shooting: Police officer injured at Rocha bank branch
On Friday morning, a police officer suffered a leg injury from an accidental gunshot inside the Banco República in Rocha. Those present evacuated amid confusion following the explosion.
The agent was taken in a private vehicle to a health center, where he received medical attention; according to sources, his condition is not considered life-threatening. The bank cooperated with the intervention and kept employees and customers outside until the scene was cleared.
Police Officer and the account of those present
Witnesses describe minutes of surprise and confusion: after the shot, many people fled the premises. There were no consistent reports of the presence of other people involved; initial hypotheses suggest the gun went off unintentionally.
Banco República and the local police response
Bank staff activated the internal security protocol and remained outside the building while the police assessed the scene. The bank and the local police station immediately collaborated to secure the perimeter and gather information.
Police Investigation: steps followed by the investigation
The Rocha Police Station opened a case to determine how the incident occurred. Officers took statements from witnesses and analyzed the scene to determine whether the weapon was accidentally tampered with.
H3: Minor injury and transfer to the health center
According to official reports gathered at the scene, the injury affected his leg, and the officer was treated, but it is not considered life-threatening at this time. Initial medical attention was provided at the local health center , and the case file was handled by the Public Prosecutor's Office.
The incident has rekindled the debate over security measures in public spaces and the handling of weapons in service. The police are continuing their investigation to determine the precise circumstances of the accidental shooting.
