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DPS officials injured in gun malfunction at shooting range

Posted at 8:20 AM, Jun 04, 2019
and last updated 2019-06-04 11:23:08-04

PHOENIX — Authorities say two Arizona Department of Public Safety officials suffered minor injuries from shrapnel when a weapon malfunctioned at a shooting range.

A Phoenix Fire Department spokesman says they were transported to a hospital for evaluation.

The incident occurred Monday night at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility near Carefree Highway and Interstate 17.