10-year-old shot at Iredell Co. bowling alley expected to be OK, according to officials

IREDELL COUNTY, NC (WBTV) - Officials say a child shot at an Iredell County bowling alley Friday evening is expected to be OK.

The incident happened around 8 p.m. at George Pappas’ Victory Lanes bowling alley on the 100 block of Morlake Drive in Mooresville. EMS said a 10-year-old child suffered minor injuries in the shooting.

According to a manager at the bowling alley, an off-duty officer's gun went off, grazing the child's back. Investigators have not confirmed that information.

"Went off"

They say a deputy was bowling when his weapon discharged.

Well, in another thread we saw where guns were attacking cars now.
So no surprise they are starting to go after kids bowling.

georgel said:

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Oh man I love it. Dude is in a power chair. Can't run and can't fight, scratch that he can fight. Best example of why we carry. I love it.

Jeppo said:

They say a deputy was bowling when his weapon discharged.

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If true, they need to seriously re-evaluate their choice of holsters.
Edit, off duty, maybe choice of personal holster. That shouldn’t happen.

I wonder if it was pocket carry with no holster?

How could this happen? The police are trained professions.

Hit by a ricochet rather than being shot would have been a better choice of words. Glad all is well.

I hope we eventually find out how it went BANG????

BatteryOaksBilly said:

I hope we eventually find out how it went BANG????

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Not likely!

Maybe the deputy should be forced to carry a revolver with a single bullet in his pocket for a period of time.

It would be interesting to know what gun it was. Apparently it's may not be drop safe ? If it was dropped?