Another NYPD Cop Pulls A Plaxico

An NYPD cop is currently in stable condition in the hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg on Saturday. He reportedly shot himself while inside the 67th Precinct house in East Flatbush; the Post reports that he was re-holstering his gun after placing a suspect in a holding cell and the gun discharged. Unfortunately, the only thing we can think of is wide receiver Plaxico Burress and his accidental shooting of himself in the leg at a nightclub. That's one way of being able to compare yourself to a pro football player. Or this officer.

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By Jaya Saxena in News on February 20, 2011 9:20 AM

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Guest

Yet another example of the poorly trained and 'dangerous' officers of the 67, the home of the laziest cops in the city. The only cops in the 67 worth a dime are the Anti-Crime officers. I have had the privilege of riding with them a few times, but the uniformed RMP sectors are just the worst!!!!!

Bernie_Geotz_Squirrel_Luv

That's 2 incidents in as many weeks with NYPD and their guns "accidentally" discharging.

Unkle_Bob

What, you think he intentionally shot himself?

S.D.

Yeah, not so much...
Plaxico and this are completely different. Bet he kept his finger in the guard when he holstered it.

Remember that officer who's gun discharged in the subway while holstering it?