Re: HBG, PA cop: yes, gun was an issue ...
Harrisburg police officer charged after allegedly shooting his wife in the butt
Published: Friday, June 01, 2012, 11:33 AM Updated: Friday, June 01, 2012, 2:40 PM
NICK MALAWSKEY, The Patriot-News By NICK MALAWSKEY, The Patriot-News
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A Harrisburg police officer accused of shooting his wife in the buttocks was charged today with several counts related to the Memorial Day weekend incident.
(The Officer) was charged with simple assault, reckless endangerment and making false reports to police.
According to Dauphin County District Attorney Edward M. Marsico Jr., the Officer initially told police he wasn't sure how his wife was wounded and believed she may have been hit by a stray bullet about 6 p.m. Saturday. However, upon further questioning, (the Officer) admitted shooting his wife while showing off his service weapon to friends, Marsico said.
(The Officer) fired more than one round, with one hitting his wife, according to Marsico.
Marsico said (the officer), who has been placed on unpaid leave, was drinking at the time. "We see time and time again ... people who are under the influence do stupid things with guns," Marsico said during press conference this morning at the county courthouse. "To have something like this ... it ultimately puts a black mark not just on (That Officer) but police in general."