World Apart: Police chief accidentally shoots wife

USA: A US police chief reported accidentally shooting his wife early on New Year’s Day.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation spokeswoman Sherry Lang said Peachtree City police Chief William McCollom called 911 and reported he had accidentally shot his wife Margaret. She was flown to hospital where she was in a critical condition.

Mr McCollom had been placed on administrative leave until an investigation and internal review are complete. No charges have been filed.