08-10-2016, 12:38 PM
8-9-2016
Woman fatally shot by Florida police officer during gun demonstration
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A woman was shot and killed by a police officer in front more than 30 people Tuesday evening during a live gun demonstration at police headquarters here, the department said.Mary Knowlton was one of two Citizen Police Academy students chosen to participate in a "shoot/don't shoot" role-playing situation
The demonstration was meant to instruct the class on making decisions "using simulated lethal force," according to Chief Thomas Lewis.
Knowlton was "mistakenly struck" with a live round during the lesson's "first scenario," the department said.
It was supposed to be a blank round, WINK says.
Punta Gorda police didn't immediately identify the officer involved, but said he or she has been placed on administrative leave. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been asked to conduct an investigation into the incident, which is common in officer-involved shootings.
The academy is a free eight-session course offered to as many as 35 people who are interested in learning local civics, according to Punta Gorda's official website. The class meets biweekly on Tuesdays at different government buildings from January to May.
Knowlton's class met at the department at 5:30 p.m., according to Lt. Katie Heck.
Woman fatally shot by Florida police officer during gun demonstration
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A woman was shot and killed by a police officer in front more than 30 people Tuesday evening during a live gun demonstration at police headquarters here, the department said.Mary Knowlton was one of two Citizen Police Academy students chosen to participate in a "shoot/don't shoot" role-playing situation
The demonstration was meant to instruct the class on making decisions "using simulated lethal force," according to Chief Thomas Lewis.
Knowlton was "mistakenly struck" with a live round during the lesson's "first scenario," the department said.
It was supposed to be a blank round, WINK says.
Punta Gorda police didn't immediately identify the officer involved, but said he or she has been placed on administrative leave. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been asked to conduct an investigation into the incident, which is common in officer-involved shootings.
The academy is a free eight-session course offered to as many as 35 people who are interested in learning local civics, according to Punta Gorda's official website. The class meets biweekly on Tuesdays at different government buildings from January to May.
Knowlton's class met at the department at 5:30 p.m., according to Lt. Katie Heck.
