Matt Curatolo
Watertown Daily Times, N.Y.
Ogdensburg, N.Y. — An Ogdensburg police officer is in stable condition in a Syracuse hospital after being shot in what is being called an “unintentional discharge of a firearm” Thursday night at the police department.
In a press release Friday morning, Chief Mark Kearns states that during the late evening hours of June 20, an incident occurred at the police department, 800 Park St., between two unidentified police officers.
“One officer was shot from what this office believes is an unintentional discharge of a firearm,” the police chief stated.
The officer is in stable condition at a Syracuse-area hospital.
“The department’s thoughts are with both officers involved and their families as they deal with this unfortunate and tragic event,” stated Chief Kearns.
The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting the investigation to “ensure an impartial investigation into the matter,” according to Chief Kearns. The New York State Attorney …