In St. Louis the police played «Russian roulette» that resulted in the death of the girl officer

A tragedy turned into entertainment with a firearm to two employees of the police Department of St. Louis (St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department SLMPD), in Missouri. Colleagues decided to play the infamous «Russian roulette», causing 24-year-old officer was fatally wounded.

According to district attorney Kim Gardner, the tragic incident occurred last Thursday, at about midnight local time. Two employees of the police Department of St. Louis was found with a female officer at the apartment, which belonged to one of them. Both policemen were on duty, while the deceased was out of service.

When the officers were about to disperse, a 29-year-old Nathaniel Hendren offered to play «Russian roulette». His partner, who was already preparing to leave the apartment, refused to participate in a dangerous pastime.

In St. Louis the police played «Russian roulette» that resulted in the death of the girl officerThe girl was an ex-servicemen and last year graduated from the police Academy. Photo: St. Louis Police Department

According to police, he also reminded his colleagues that they are law enforcement officials and should not behave this way. Alas, to this Council officers are not listened to, and the host is joined by 24-year-old Kathleen Alix.

Further Gender almost completely emptied the revolver, leaving him only one bullet. The man took the gun aside and pulled the trigger, but no shot. After that the gun picked up Alix, and, pointing to Handerna also tried.

Nothing happened, and the weapon shifted back to the initiator of «Russian roulette». He aimed the gun at the girl officer, and then pulled the trigger. The shot rang out, and the next moment a colleague Handerna got shot in the chest.

Third officer at this moment was in the hallway. He heard the shot and ran to help. Extra police brought Alix to the nearest hospital. Unfortunately, doctors failed to save a young girl, because the wound was fatal.

Against Nathaniel Handerna brought charges of manslaughter. Police did not specify what exactly the officers did in the apartment, and why it came to Kathleen Alix. The girl was an ex-servicemen and last year graduated from the police Academy. At the moment the investigation is ongoing.

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