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Accidental Discharge Killed Pa. Trooper

The Pennsylvania state trooper killed Tuesday during a firearms training exercise in suburban Philadelphia was fatally wounded when another trooper's gun accidentally discharged.

October 2, 2014

The Pennsylvania state trooper killed Tuesday during a firearms training exercise in suburban Philadelphia was fatally wounded when another trooper's gun accidentally discharged, Pennsylvania State Police Capt. James Raykovitz announced Wednesday, reports the Associated Press .

"Preliminary evidence indicates that  Trooper (David) Kedra was struck by a bullet accidentally discharged by another member of the Pennsylvania State Police," Raykovitz said in a news release. "However, more specific information regarding the investigation will not be released at this time."

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The accident is being investigated by the state police and the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.

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