A female police officer in Constanța accidentally fired a shot at the institution’s headquarters

A 36-year-old policewoman employed by the Constanța Local Police accidentally fired a shot inside the institution’s headquarters at the end of her working day. The incident occurred in the access area leading to the weapons room, and no one was injured.

Officers from Constanța’s 4th Police Section were alerted after a gunshot was heard inside an institution’s headquarters. Initial checks indicate that the woman, who was authorized to carry a lethal weapon while on duty, may have mishandled her service pistol as she was ending her shift.

The accidental discharge caused only minor material damage. The projectile left ricochet marks on the floor and on a window. The weapon and ammunition components were collected and sealed for forensic examination.

A criminal case has been opened in this matter for unlawful use of a weapon and destruction of property. Police are continuing their investigation to establish the exact circumstances in which the incident occurred and to order the legally required measures.