EMMETT, Idaho (AP) _ A 3-year-old child was handling an Emmett
Police Department officer's weapon that discharged and injured
three people on Aug. 6.

The Idaho Statesman reports the agency has been accused of a
cover-up in the incident, so Emmett Police Chief Steve Nebeker is
now trying to eliminate some of the rumors.

The incident occurred at the residence of Emmett Detective Sgt.
Kim Judy.

Three people, including the 3-year-old handling the gun, a
2-year-old and Judy's roommate, Whysper Rowden, were injured.

Judy took the three to a hospital, but didn't immediately report
the incident.

Nebeker says Judy was probably thinking more about getting to
the hospital than calling 9-1-1.

The three are recovering.

The Ada County prosecutor's office is now considering possible
charges. Nebeker also says there's an internal investigation.

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Information from: Idaho Statesman, http://www.idahostatesman.com


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