A Volusia County Sheriff's Deputy is on the mend after inadvertently discharging her firearm and injuring herself at a Walmart yesterday. The incident transpired around 1 p.m. at the store located at 101 Howland Boulevard in Deltona, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office reported.

On-scene assistance was rendered by fellow deputies until the arrival of emergency medical personnel, as confirmed by the Sheriff's Office via, a statement on social media. The deputy was subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment. Despite the circumstances, she is in stable condition and on her way to recovery. "Glad she's OK and wishing her a full and speedy recovery," said the post sourced from Spectrum News.

Details of how the shooting unfolded have not been elaborated upon by authorities. However, the sheriff's office did communicate their well-wishes to the deputy with hopes of a prompt recuperation, as reported by FOX 35 Orlando. The deputy's current condition suggests a promising prognosis, with official remarks hinting at an expectation of full recovery.

No updates have been provided regarding any changes in policy or training for the sheriff's department following the incident, which was first made public by WFLA.