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DPS officers injured in gun malfunction at shooting range

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Posted at 8:05 AM, Jun 04, 2019
and last updated 2019-06-04 11:05:39-04

PHOENIX (AP) - Authorities say two Arizona Department of Public Safety officers suffered minor injuries from shrapnel when a weapon malfunctioned at a shooting range.

A Phoenix Fire Department spokesman says the officers were transported to a hospital for evaluation.

The incident occurred Monday night at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility near Carefree Highway and Interstate 17.