Louisiana Chief Accidentally Shoots Self During Training

Investigators said Chief Albert "Buz" LeBlanc shot himself in the leg on Tuesday, April 2, around 9:30 a.m.

April 3, 2024

The Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, police chief is recovering after deputies said he accidentally shot himself.

Investigators said Chief Albert "Buz" LeBlanc shot himself in the leg on Tuesday, April 2, around 9:30 a.m., News 15 reports.

It happened at the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office gun range during a training exercise.

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