3 Calif. Kids Hurt as Police Gun Fires at School

[Janelle2002 3,865]

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3 Calif. Kids Hurt as Police Gun Fires at School

CHINO, Calif. October 24, 2013 (AP)

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Three children were injured by shrapnel after a fellow elementary school student pulled the trigger of an assault rifle mounted on a police motorcycle during a school assembly, authorities said.

The AR-15 was locked to the side of the motorcycle that was on display at Newman Elementary School on Wednesday during an anti-drug program when a student managed to fire it, Chino police spokeswoman Tamrin Olden said.

"The bullet disintegrated when discharged by striking a metal plate where the barrel rests against the weapons mount," and metal debris apparently struck some children and caused minor injuries, she said.

"It is likely that metal debris struck two children resulting in extremely minor injuries," Olden said, adding that the children were treated at a hospital and released.

A third student was examined at the school and released to parents, she said.

The children were treated for cuts and scrapes, said Fire Department spokeswoman Massiel Ladron De Guevara.

The weapons mount holding the rifle had several fail-safes, including the metal plate, Olden said.

There was no immediate word on whether a police officer was nearby when the accidental discharge occurred.

Rifles have been removed from other police motorcycles while the shooting is investigated, Olden said at a news conference.

The shooting occurred while police visited the school for Red Ribbon Week, an annual national event that features a series of activities designed to raise awareness about drug and alcohol abuse.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Yeah. I give up.

[JensJrny2Ray 367]

You've got it all wrong. Guns make schools safer. Probably if all the teachers and staff had guns, this wouldn't have happened. Or something.

[Teddy B 17,252]

If these kids were just given guns of their own, they wouldn't need to play with anyone elses.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

I can imagine 15 years from now when the kids, teachers, and guards at school all have guns.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I can imagine 15 years from now when the kids, teachers, and guards at school all have guns.

But then everyone will be safe.

[Ban Hammer 14,428]

why is a firearm left loaded around children with no adult supervision present?

Edited October 24, 2013 by charles!

[Teddy B 17,252]

Just another day at school in the good ole US of A.

why is a firearm left loaded around children with no adult supervision present?

Why is a firearm around children in the first place?

[Janelle2002 3,865]

This is going to protect our kids by having armed cops, security and mercenaries at school with them.

[RGinWA 816]

The enthusiast always have a logical reason why it's still a great idea to have firearms in school.

Just have the kids go to school in a prison, 10% will end up there anyway right?

At least they'll be safe from America's freedom in prison.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

The enthusiast always have a logical reason why it's still a great idea to have firearms in school.

Just have the kids go to school in a prison, 10% will end up there anyway right?

At least they'll be safe from America's freedom in prison.

For sure! Nothing like bars, metal detectors, and 3 fine meals a day!

[Operator 1,927]

Just another day at school in the good ole US of A.

or Libya, where this photo was taken.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

or Libya, where this photo was taken.

I think that was the point.

It's where this country is headed if a few nutjobs get their way.

[Teddy B 17,252]

I think that was the point.

It's where this country is headed if a few nutjobs get their way.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

This is the result of an irresponsible gun owner. Even worse because it was a policeman's responsibility.