Rain of bullets likely from police practice
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Brusly Police Chief Jamie Whaley said Thursday night that he is almost certain that the more than 20 bullets that hit four camp buildings near Addis were fired by Brusly and Addis police officers during target practice.
Whaley said he is turning the matter over to the city’s insurer, adding, “We’ll do what it takes.”
Whaley said officers nearing a deadline for their annual firearms qualification went to a site they’d used in the past without any stray bullet problems.
“I don’t know if guys missed targets, or bullets ricocheted, or what,” Whaley said. “But after looking at the buildings, and examining the ammo our guys were using, I’m pretty sure it was us.”
Whaley said the officers intended nothing intentional or malicious by using the location as a firing range.
Whaley also said he is not sure that Addis Police Chief Ricky Anderson agrees with his findings, but added, “I have no doubts.”
The Advocate was unable to contact Anderson on Thursday night.
Whaley said he is turning the matter over to the city’s insurer, adding, “We’ll do what it takes.”
Whaley said officers nearing a deadline for their annual firearms qualification went to a site they’d used in the past without any stray bullet problems.
“I don’t know if guys missed targets, or bullets ricocheted, or what,” Whaley said. “But after looking at the buildings, and examining the ammo our guys were using, I’m pretty sure it was us.”
Whaley said the officers intended nothing intentional or malicious by using the location as a firing range.
Whaley also said he is not sure that Addis Police Chief Ricky Anderson agrees with his findings, but added, “I have no doubts.”
The Advocate was unable to contact Anderson on Thursday night.
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