An accidental discharge of a police officer’s firearm occurred Thursday afternoon at the Kingston-Throop Avenue subway station in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, according to authorities. The incident took place around 4:40 p.m. inside the station, resulting in bullet fragments striking two individuals—a fellow officer and a bystander.
The NYPD reported that the officer who discharged her weapon, along with the male police officer and female bystander who were struck, were transported to a local hospital. All three were treated and released, with their conditions described as stable.
Details surrounding the circumstances that led to the accidental firing have not been disclosed. The NYPD has not indicated whether an internal investigation has been initiated, but such incidents typically prompt reviews to determine the causes and prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The Kingston-Throop Avenue station serves the A and C subway lines and is located in a busy area of Bedford-Stuyvesant. There were no reports of injuries beyond those involved or disruptions to subway service linked to the incident.
