Police Officer Injured In Accidental Shooting

The Tiffin Police Department said an officer’s gun accidentally discharged while responding to a domestic disturbance and they were injured.

While separating three individuals on Tuesday morning, one of which was arrested, police say the officer’s gun accidentally discharged while being readjusted.

The officer was transported to Mercy Health-Tiffin Hospital and then flown by medical helicopter to a Toledo hospital.

The police department said the officer’s injury is not life-threatening and that they are in good condition. 

The police department is withholding the names of the officers involved as part of its internal investigation.