Judge injured in training accident in Collin County

Updated: 1:10 PM Jun 30, 2009

McKINNEY, TX -- A district judge from Collin County is recovering after being hurt in a training accident over the weekend. Collin County authorities say a gun loaded with blanks accidentally went off near Judge John Roach Jr. on Saturday.

Posted: 6:01 PM Jun 29, 2009
Reporter: KXII-TV Staff
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McKINNEY, TX -- A district judge from Collin County is recovering after being hurt in a training accident over the weekend.

Collin County authorities say a gun loaded with blanks accidentally went off near Judge John Roach Jr. on Saturday.

Roach was part of a training scenario in a courtroom where trainers used props and actors.

Roach was taken to Plano Medical Center with injuries to both eyes. Authorities say Roach is now recovering at home.

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