GREENVILLE — The Darke County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation after a 20-year veteran of the sheriff’s office suffered a self-inflicted injury to his hand.
The incident happened when Det. Sgt. Chris Clark was cleaning and disassembling his own handgun following a firearms qualification on Thursday afternoon when he discharged his weapon in the Investigations Building of the sheriff’s office.
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Sheriff Mark Whittaker said the bullet went through Clark’s hand and then into the exterior block wall where it stopped. No other people were injured as a result of the accidental discharged.
Employees assisted Clark by providing first aid. Greenville Township Rescue responded and took Clark to Wayne Healthcare for treatment, where he was later released.
Clark is on limited duty due to his injury and an administrative investigation is being conducted and any violations of policy or procedure will be addressed as needed.
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