The Pasadena Police Department has released details and critical incident video related to an officer-involved shooting that department leadership says occurred during what was described as “unsafe and out-of-policy horseplay” involving loaded firearms.
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The Pasadena Police Department has released details and critical incident video related to an officer-involved shooting that department leadership says occurred during what was described as “unsafe and out-of-policy horseplay” involving loaded firearms.
According to Pasadena Police Chief Eugene Harris, the incident occurred inside a department parking structure and resulted in one officer being shot by another officer. The wounded officer survived and received medical treatment.
The department has completed its administrative investigation and imposed discipline, while criminal and use-of-force reviews remain ongoing.
What Happened?
According to information released by the Pasadena Police Department, several officers were gathered near a patrol vehicle inside a police parking structure when the incident occurred.
The department’s account states that:
Chief Harris publicly characterized the conduct as horseplay involving loaded firearms and stated that the actions were inconsistent with department policy.
Officer Injured
The officer struck by the round suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder.
According to the department, the officer survived the incident and received medical treatment. Public reporting indicates the officer has since recovered from the injury.
The identities of the involved officers have not been publicly released.
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Administrative Investigation Completed
The Pasadena Police Department conducted an internal administrative investigation following the shooting.
Chief Harris stated that the investigation has been completed and disciplinary action has been taken against involved personnel.
However, the department has not publicly disclosed:
Criminal Review Remains Ongoing
While administrative findings have been completed, criminal and use-of-force reviews remain active.
According to the department, the incident continues to be reviewed by:
As of publication, no criminal charges have been publicly announced.
Officials have not indicated whether prosecutors have reached a final charging decision.
Questions That Remain Unanswered
Several significant questions remain unresolved as the criminal review continues.
Current Status
Frequently Asked Questions
Was the shooting related to a police call or suspect encounter?
No. According to Pasadena Police Chief Eugene Harris, the shooting occurred among officers inside a police facility and was not connected to a law enforcement operation, suspect encounter, or training exercise.
Was the shooting intentional?
The department has publicly described the incident as resulting from horseplay involving loaded firearms. Officials have not publicly alleged that the shooting itself was intentional.
Who were the officers involved?
The Pasadena Police Department has not publicly released the identities of the involved officers.
Were any officers disciplined?
Yes. Chief Harris stated that discipline has been imposed following completion of the administrative investigation, though the department has not disclosed the specific disciplinary actions.
Have criminal charges been filed?
As of publication, no criminal charges have been publicly announced. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office remains involved in the review process.
Sources
Information in this article is based on public statements and critical incident materials released by the Pasadena Police Department, statements attributed to Pasadena Police Chief Eugene Harris, and subsequent public reporting regarding the incident.
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