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October 21, 2009
Memphis PD Fires Two Officers Over Accidental Shooting
Melissa Haley, 35, and Dexter Craig, 28, were terminated for their involvement in an April training accident that led to the shooting of a recruit in the wrist, a Memphis television station is reporting.
The department determined the two offiers were out of compliance with regulations during a demonstration on how to draw a weapon.
During the exercise, Haley pulled Craig's gun from his holster and accidentally fired the gun, which was loaded with a live round.
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