Sylvan Lake— An unnamed Sylvan Lake police officer is recuperating
after accidentally shooting himself in the stomach while checking his
departmental handgun.
Officer Eric
Zuehlik said no information was available about the incident, other than the
officer suffered a "minor" wound.
"The officer
is OK and we may have more information tomorrow," he said.
Police Chief Mark
Silver had a scheduled day off Tuesday and was unavailable for comment. Sylvan
Lake City Manager John Martin did not return telephone calls.
According to a
police source, the officer was preparing himself to work a night fireworks
detail and was checking his handgun at the department late Monday afternoon
when it went off. He was taken to an area hospital, but police would not
disclose whether he was admitted or treated and released.
According to the
city's website, the police department has three full-time officers, including
the chief; five part-time officers and 15 reserve officers.