A border officer suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound, ...

5 December 2025, Evening (17:01 - 23:00)

Lopatnic, Edineţ District

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A border officer suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound, with initial findings indicating the injury was caused by his service weapon. He was found with a jaw injury, taken to the hospital, and is in stable condition. An investigation is underway to determine whether the incident was accidental or intentional.

Type of incident: Accident, hunting, celebratory shooting
Type of weapon: Handgun
Type of posession: Legal
Perpetrator-Victim Relationship: Other
Result of the incident : Self-injury or suicide
Micro location: Public, office, retail establishment
Victim status: Injury (1)
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