Not an accident. I believe the phrase is negligent discharge. Unless there is something mechanically wrong with the firearm, they don’t just fire on their own. They only fire when the person handling them operates them intentionally, or does something stupid and careless. Stupid and careless are not good qualities for anyone handling a firearm, particularly law enforcement who are supposed to be trained and conscientious.
You are correct. I hate the term “accidental discharge”, which tends to imply there was no human fault involved.
This was quite clearly a negligent discharge.
Of course. This should never happen.
+1, negligent discharge. Before I even clicked on the article...