An off-duty F.B.I. agent whose gun went off after he did a back handspring at a nightclub this month turned himself in on Tuesday to face an assault charge, the Denver district attorney’s office said. The agent, Chase Bishop, 29, who faces one count of second-degree assault, had been dancing at a club in the early morning hours of June 2 when he performed the back handspring, according to video of the episode that was broadcast by Denver7, a local news station, and has circulated widely. A firearm that had been in a holster fell on the floor, and when Mr. Bishop reached for the gun it discharged, injuring another patron in the lower leg, according to the district attorney’s statement. Beth McCann, the district attorney, said in the release that more charges could follow depending on the results of a blood alcohol content analysis. “We are filing this charge now rather than waiting until the B.A.C. report is received, which we understand could take another week, because sufficient evidence has been presented to file it,” Ms. McCann said.<doc-sep>AN off-duty FBI agent who accidentally shot a punter in a US bar while doing a backflip has been charged with second-degree assault. Chase Bishop, 29, turned himself in to the Denver Sheriff's Department just over a week after video surfaced showing the dangerous dancefloor stunt. 2 An off-duty FBI agent who accidentally shot a punter in a US bar while doing a backflip has been charged In the footage, shot on June 2, the agent was delighting a watching crowd with his dancing at the city’s Mile High Spirits bar when he attempted a backflip. His firearm flew from his waistband and went off as he hastily scrambled to pick it up – causing drinker Tom Reddington to suffer a serious gunshot wound to the lower leg. The 32-second video of the jaw-dropping incident went viral after being posted online, leading to Chase being identified as the suspect. He could now face between two to six years in prison and a fine of up to £375,000. 2 Chase Bishop, 29, turned himself in after video of the dangerous dancefloor stunt went viral Credit: AP:Associated Press Additional charges may be filed against him depending on test results for blood alcohol content. Authorities have not said what kind of gun the agent was carrying or why it accidentally fired. Special Agent Amy Sanders, a spokeswoman for the FBI field office in Denver, declined to comment on Bishop’s employment status with the agency. She said: “In order to preserve the integrity of the ongoing investigation, we are unable to comment regarding this matter. “The FBI will continue to fully cooperate with the Denver Police Department and the Denver District Attorney’s Office as this matter proceeds through the judicial process.” Victim Reddington revealed last week that he and his friends were sitting at one of the tables when he heard “a loud bang” that he thought was a firecracker. He said: “Then I looked at my leg and see some brown residue. All of a sudden, from the knee down my leg became completely red. And that’s when it clicked in my head: ‘Oh, I’ve been shot’.” In a statement posted on Facebook two days after the incident, Mile High Spirits bar said one of its “innocent patrons was shot” because of the agent’s “misconduct.” It said: “It is shocking that the only shooting to ever occur at our establishment came about as a result of an FBI agent entering our distillery tasting room carrying a loaded firearm without our knowledge, in violation of our rules. most read in news 'GOBSMACKED' Queen 'gave Harry OK for Oprah series after misleading pitch about soldiers' ROD LIDDLE Ousting right-on National Trust boss is a victory against wokery DRUMMER DEAD School Of Rock star dies at 32 after being hit by car as Jack Black mourns HOUSE ABOUT IT You won't believe what this ordinary London home looks like on the inside Exclusive TOM'S LEGACY Captain Tom Moore — who raised £39m for charity — left family £73k in will JABS HOPE Scientists 'crack cause of blood clots linked to Covid jabs & know how to fix it' “We are deeply saddened by the events that occurred and look forward to speaking with representatives of the FBI, so we can come to understand his presence and his need to be armed in our establishment.” America’s Law Enforcement Safety Act allows current and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed weapons. But it does not overrule owners of private properties, such as bars, clubs and amusement parks, to prohibit concealed weapons.<doc-sep>
Crime & Safety Back-Flipping FBI Agent Charged With Assault, Turns Himself In Chase Bishop, 29, was charged Tuesday with 2nd-degree assault for accidentally discharging a gun and shooting a bar patron in the leg Reply DENVER, CO – Chase Bishop, the back-flipping FBI agent whose dance moves went viral when he accidentally discharged a gun in a crowded Denver bar, was charged Tuesday with 2nd-degree assault, the Denver District Attorney's Office said. Bishop, 29, turned himself in to the Denver Sheriff's Office and is listed as in custody on the Denver Sheriff's website. Bishop had a bail hearing Tuesday morning where his bail was set at $1,000, according to the site. Bishop is next scheduled to appear in court at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday. An arrest affidavit is currently sealed for this case, said Maro Casparian of the DA's office. Denver County DA Beth McCann said additional charges may be filed based on the results of a pending blood alcohol content (BAC) analysis of the defendant, which has not yet been received. "We are filing this charge now rather than waiting until the BAC report is received, which we understand could take another week, because sufficient evidence has been presented to file it," McCann said. "If an additional charge needs to be filed after further evidence is received, we can file those charges then." Bishop was off-duty and dancing at Mile High Spirits, 2201 Lawrence Street, June 2 around 12:30 a.m., when he executed a back flip, which caused a gun to dislodge from a holster and fall to the floor. In a viral video, Bishop picks up the gun, which discharges into a crowd. He throws up his hands and walks away from the camera. The bullet shot Thomas Reddington, 24, a Denver resident who had gone to the club with friends.