San Antonio Officer Fatally Wounded by Accidental Discharge

A San Antonio police officer died Tuesday after his service pistol accidentally discharged while he prepared to take part in mandated active shooter response training, according to Chief William McManus.

Officer William Kasberg was preparing to enter a state-mandated ALERRT training inside a vacant school and was gathering his items when his weapon accidentally went off, striking him, according to SAPD.

During a news conference Tuesday afternoon, McManus called it a “terrible, terrible tragic accident,” KSAT reports.

McManus said Kasberg had 30 years on the force and was nearing retirement.