Pasadena officer seriously injured in accidental shooting by colleague
Al Jazeera reported that dashcam video shows a police officer accidentally shooting a colleague during horseplay with loaded guns.
By Sofia Marchetti · World Affairs Correspondent
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Dashcam video shows a US police officer accidentally shooting another officer during what Al Jazeera described as “horseplay” involving loaded firearms. Al Jazeera reported that the injured officer was seriously hurt in the incident.
The shooting happened in September 2025 in the parking lot of the Pasadena Police Department, according to Al Jazeera. The report did not identify the officers involved or give further details about the injured officer’s condition.
Al Jazeera said the footage captured the accidental shooting as officers handled loaded guns. The report described the episode as horseplay, underscoring the danger of mishandling firearms in a police setting.
No additional information was provided in the report about any disciplinary action, criminal investigation or policy review following the shooting.
This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.