Woman killed by Florida officer in academy 'shoot/don't shoot' exercise

Police in Florida say an officer accidentally shot and killed a woman during a citizens academy "shoot/don't shoot" exercise.

Woman killed by Florida officer in academy 'shoot/don't shoot' exercise

Police in Florida say an officer accidentally shot and killed a woman during a citizens academy "shoot/don't shoot" exercise.

Punta Gorda Police Chief Tom Lewis told news outlets that Mary Knowlton, a librarian, was taking part in a role-playing scenario on Tuesday night when she was "mistakenly struck with a live round".

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