Accidental shooting at Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office leaves deputy hurt

The Brief

  • A Pinellas County deputy was hurt in an accidental shooting on Thursday, according to investigators.
  • It happened at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Administration Building off Ulmerton Rd. in Largo.
  • Investigators say the deputy was cleaning their gun when it went off, resulting in a minor injury.

LARGO, Fla. Accidental gunfire at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Administration Building left a deputy hurt Thursday morning, according to investigators.

What we know:

The sheriff’s office says the deputy was cleaning their gun at 10750 Ulmerton Rd. in Largo when it went off.

The injured deputy suffered a minor injury and is recovering, according to PCSO.

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS