Dover, DE – An accidental firearm discharge occurred inside the Kent County Courthouse during a Justice of the Peace Court Constable training session, according to a report from WGMD. The incident reportedly happened at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14.
No injuries were reported as a result of the discharge, officials stated. Delaware Capitol Police are leading the investigation into the incident, with assistance from the Dover Police Department according to WGMD.
Details about the circumstances leading to the accidental discharge have not been publicly disclosed. The involved agencies did not issue a press release or post anything on their social media platforms regarding the incident.