A police officer with the Hobart-Lawrence Police Department was accidentally shot during a standoff yesterday.
The incident began when officers were asked to perform a welfare check on a 30-year-old man in Hobart at around 8:00 a.m.
While they initially did not locate the individual, he was seen in a silver car on Highway 29 at around 1:00 in the afternoon.
When they saw the man, he sped off before eventually stopping near County Highway FF.
He then barricaded himself inside the car, and additional units responded.
During the ensuing standoff, an officer experienced an accidental discharge of his weapon and was hit by his own round.
The officer, who was not identified, is said to be a 7-year veteran of the department and is expected to be ok.
The suspect was apprehended, and charges are expected to be filed.
