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San Antonio police academy cadet injured after accidentally shooting himself in foot
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· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For those seeking more details, the San Antonio police department or local news outlets may have additional information available.
A cadet at the San Antonio Police Department Academy was taken to the hospital after an accident. The incident occurred on Tuesday and involved the cadet shooting himself in the foot. Details of the event are limited, but it is known that the cadet was hospitalized as a result of the injury.
Further information about the incident can be found through official sources. For those seeking more details, the San Antonio police department or local news outlets may have additional information available.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local Reading time: 1 min
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