Gunshot in Mount Vernon prisoner transport van leads to 5 officer suspensions
The incident happened while five prisoners were being taken to the County Jail. Officers heard a single gunshot during the ride.
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Five police officers in Mount Vernon have been suspended after a shooting inside a prisoner transport van last Thursday.
The incident happened while five prisoners were being taken to the County Jail. Officers heard a single gunshot during the ride.
A revolver was later recovered from one of the prisoners at police headquarters.
The department says the firearm should have been detected during arrest or intake.
The five officers were suspended without pay for 30 days pending the outcome of the investigation.
Officials say additional findings or disciplinary actions may follow as the review continues.
