AUSTIN -- An Austin police officer was
given a one-day suspension for accidentally discharging his shotgun. According
to a disciplinary memo from APD chief Art Acevedo, police officer Vincent Giles
was suspended from duty on Dec. 14 after he "accidentally discharged his
shotgun while inspecting the weapon before beginning his tour of duty" on
Nov. 18.The disciplinary memo said that this violated APD's general firearm
guidelines and safe handling of firearm guidelines.