A New York police officer has been terminated and decertified following an incident where they were shot with their own service weapon during an off-duty altercation at a bar. The shooting occurred after the officer became involved in a physical confrontation, raising serious questions about conduct and the proper use of firearms. Authorities confirmed the officer’s credentials have been revoked, marking a rare disciplinary action tied to an off-duty shooting. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny over police accountability and the boundaries of professional behavior outside of duty.
N.Y. officer fired, decertified after being shot with own gun in off-duty bar fight Police1