Western Reader
An incident at a shooting range in Phoenix, Arizona, resulted in the accidental death of an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agent. This tragic event has raised concerns about the use of firearms in federal agencies and the safety surrounding their usage.
The incident occurred on Thursday evening and prompted a response from law enforcement and emergency crews. Unfortunately, the victim was unable to survive their injuries despite being rushed to HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center. The news of their passing has had a profound impact on the community and the nation as a whole.
I have received Intel that IRS agents have been running firearm drills today in Phoenix, Arizona. While training, one of the agents was shot and killed by another IRS agent.
The FBI is currently on scene investigating. Details to follow.
Why is the IRS running firearm drills? pic.twitter.com/monJQofdQP
— Kyle – Undercover (@kyleisbased) August 18, 2023
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has taken over the investigation, classifying the incident as an accident. They have promised a thorough examination of every aspect related to the incident in an official statement. Once the investigation concludes, the findings will be reviewed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Arizona.
Charlotte M. Dennis, a representative from the Phoenix Field Office of the IRS Criminal Investigation (CI) division, confirmed the involvement of one of their special agents in the incident. The loss of one of their own in such a tragic manner has deeply affected the CI division and the entire IRS.
This incident has sparked discussions, particularly on social media, about the necessity of IRS agents carrying guns. The appropriateness and safety of firearm usage and training within federal agencies not directly involved in law enforcement or national security have come under scrutiny.
Multiple sources tell @azfamily a special agent with the IRS is dead after being accidentally shot by another IRS agent during a training exercise.
This happened at a federal gun range near Anthem.
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— Holly Bock (@HollyBockTV) August 18, 2023
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) has revealed that multiple federal agencies were using the gun range at the time of the incident. This information adds fuel to the ongoing debate regarding the appropriateness and safety of firearm usage and training in these agencies.
While we mourn the loss of the IRS agent and await the results of the FBI’s investigation, it is essential to reflect on the broader implications of this incident. It serves as a reminder of the potential dangers associated with firearm usage, even among trained professionals, highlighting the need for strict safety measures and protocols.
This article appeared in Our Patriot and has been published here with permission.
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