Security Guard Accidentally Shoots Self & Fellow Guard

INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 03-17-2024 | 5:15 AM
LOCATION: 1505 East Weber Drive
AREA/CITY: Tempe
DETAILS:

Tempe Police and Tempe Fire Medical Rescue crews responded to reports of 2 gunshot victims at the office of Celtic Cross Security located in an office plaza at 1505 East Weber Drive in Tempe.

According to a Tempe Police Sergeant on scene, officers arrived on scene locating 2 adult gunshot victims inside the office.

Officers were informed by security staff that a guard accidentally discharged his firearm into his hand.

The bullet pierced the guards hand and struck a second security guard standing nearby.

Both individuals were transported to a local trauma center with non-life-threatening injuries.

Tempe Police officers will remain on scene throughout the early morning investigating the incident.

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