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Mountie investigated over alleged improper firearm storage

A Winnipeg RCMP officer is under investigation for allegedly improperly storing a firearm.
An RCMP badge is shown on an officer's arm.
A Winnipeg RCMP officer is under investigation after allegedly improperly storing a firearm. (CBC)

A Winnipeg RCMP officer is under investigation for allegedly storing a firearm improperly.

The Independent Investigations Unit of Manitoba said it is investigating a report of unsafe storage of a pistol, which allegedly happened on Aug. 11 in rural Manitoba. The IIU said it was notified of the incident on Aug. 15.

There were no injuries or other incidents reported as a result of the storage of the gun, the IIU said in a news release.

The IIU investigates any serious incident involving Manitoba police officers, on or off duty.

On Aug. 7, a Winnipeg police officer was injured when his gun fired while in his holster. The IIU said it was not investigating the incidentbecause it hadn't received a formal report.

The IIU notedthey did get a formal notification about the incident on Aug. 11, alleging a number of criminal code offences.

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