Why Was a Teacher’s Air-Pistol Injury Two Years Ago Never Reported?

A teacher in Bucheon was injured by a lead pellet during a school air-pistol class two years ago, but the incident only recently came to light. Education authorities and police are now examining what happened and why the required reports were not properly filed.

The incident occurred in 2024 at a Bucheon middle school that operates a shooting team. During a class, one pellet from an air pistol struck physical education teacher A in the hand. The school had given students the chance to fire the pistol as part of efforts to identify potential air-pistol athletes.

The teacher later sought treatment costs through the School Safety and Insurance Association and received compensation, according to the report. However, investigators found that the incident had not been properly reported to the relevant authorities by those responsible at the time.

The Bucheon Office of Education said, “After the accident occurred, the report was not properly made,” and added that it would examine the circumstances, including whether safety education had been provided. Police are also checking whether any violations occurred during the accident, although the supplied report ends before the police statement is completed.

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After the accident occurred, the report was not properly made.