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What happened to Backflipping FBI agent?
A former FBI agent who accidentally shot a man while performing a backflip in a Denver bar has avoided jail after agreeing to a plea deal. Chase Bishop, 30, admitted third-degree assault and was sentenced to two years unsupervised probation. The statement added that Bishop was no longer employed by the FBI.
What happened to Chase Bishop FBI agent?
Chase Bishop will serve two years probation for the viral blunder. Chase Bishop, 29, surrendered to police days after doing a backflip at a bar, causing his gun to fall to the dance floor before accidentally discharging.
What Firearms do the FBI use?
Equipment
- Colt M4 carbine.
- H&K 416.
- Glock 17M 9mm handgun.
- Glock 19 9mm handgun.
- MP5/10 submachine gun.
- M1911A1 Springfield Professional Custom . 45 ACP pistol.
- SIG Sauer P226 9 mm, 10 mm.
- Remington 870 12-gauge shotgun.
Can FBI agent who shot bystander while dancing carry a gun?
A judge said an FBI agent who shot a bystander while dancing can carry a gun. Tom Reddington, 24, said he has “a swelling, aching pain” in his calf after suffering a bullet wound when off-duty FBI agent Chase Bishop, 29, accidentally discharged his gun while dancing.
What happened to the FBI agent who fired his gun?
An FBI agent whose gun went off while dancing at a Denver nightclub, injuring a bystander, has pleaded guilty to third-degree assault and will avoid jail time, CBS Denver reported. Chase Bishop, 30, appeared in a Denver courtroom Friday and was sentenced to two years of probation.
What happened to Chase Bishop the dancing FBI agent?
The man now known as the dancing FBI agent can carry a firearm again, a judge ruled Tuesday. The ruling by Denver County Court Judge Frances Simonet represents a change in release conditions for 29-year-old Chase Bishop, charged with felony second-degree assault after he accidentally shot a patron following a dance move at a Denver nightclub.
What happens if an FBI agent accidentally discharges a weapon?
The victim was hospitalized “with a good prognosis,” according to a Denver police statement. A retired FBI agent told NBC News’ Denver affiliate that accidentally discharging a weapon would automatically trigger three days’ suspension without pay, at minimum. The station, KUSA, also reports that Bishop is based in Washington.