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Off-duty officer wounded in prank

2008 Reader Submission
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HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- An off-duty Huntsville police officer was shot in the shoulder when a friend mistook him for a burglar.

Police Chief Henry Reyes said 28-year-old Tony McElyea decided to surprise a close friend and former police academy cadet at his home.

McElyea, his girlfriend and the friend's wife snuck into the home at about 2:30 a.m. Saturday. Reyes said McElyea walked down the hallway and started shouting "Wake up, wake up," at his friend.

The friend, who Reyes said didn't immediately recognize Mc- Elyea, grabbed a .38-caliber revolver and shot him.

Reyes said it was an unfortunate accident. No charges were filed and the shooter's name was not released. -- AP

Submitted on 06/30/2008

Submitted by: Loretta Nall
Reference: http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080630/NEWS02/806300321 06/30/2008

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Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Although this wasn't technically a case of true self-selection I'll gladly vote for it since as a police officer he should have anticipated such a reaction, especially from a former police cadet. Thanks, Loretta!


James said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
This does transcend what would normally be dismissed as "no self-selection"! What DID this bozo expect his friend to do? I'm sure the Huntsville PD is rather embarrassed by the rather dimwitted actions of one of their own! Thanks, Loretta!


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