Petitioner was injured while changing from street clothes to his uniform. His firearm discharged when a radio antenna in his locker lodged in the trigger, releasing the safety mechanism. The bullet injured petitioner's right hand, rendering him unable to perform the full duties of a police officer. An investigation by respondents resulted in a finding of "Accidental Discharge, Violation" resulting from petitioner's "disregard for proper firearms safety."
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