INL employee hospitalized, released after work weapon discharges; investigation underway

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — An Idaho National Laboratory employee was hospitalized Friday morning after a weapon carried for their job discharged, INL officials confirmed.

The employee was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where they were treated and released, according to INL spokesperson Lori McNamara.

Details regarding the employee's identity, the type of weapon involved, and the circumstances surrounding the discharge have not been released.

"The incident is under investigation, and we cannot comment further at this time," McNamara stated in an email to Local News 8.

This is a developing story. Local News 8 will update this article as more details become available.