All we're going to say is the term "accidental discharge" implies there was something wrong with the gun:
- Patrons at a South Shore nail salon hit the floor Thursday evening when a gun inside the purse of an off-duty Chicago police officer accidentally discharged inside the crowded salon, striking the officer in the leg.
The 22-year veteran officer was shot at about 7:20 p.m. in the right thigh while inside Tracy's Nails, 2138 E. 71st St.
Salon manager David Thai said the salon was very crowded and busy Thursday as people prepared for the Easter holiday weekend. The officer had just sat down to get her nails done at the time.
"She dropped the purse and the gun went off," said Thai.
Thank goodness no bystanders were injured. Get well soon officer.