Montville police officer’s handgun went off inside the Montville Police Department

Montville Police said an officer’s duty firearm discharged spontaneously during the arrest of a suspect in the lobby of police headquarters on Monday, July 24, 2023. This footage shows the incident from two angles. The video has no sound. The Day is a locally owned and operated independent media company, part of a vanishing breed in the United States. We are dedicated to delivering local, independent, reliable and accountable journalism. The Day is based in New London, Connecticut, and covers the southeastern part of the state. You can support The Day by subscribing at Connect with The Day: Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: Instagram: