Tragic Training Accident Claims Life of IRS Agent at Phoenix Gun Range

An IRS special agent was accidentally shot and killed by another agent during a training exercise at the Federal Correctional Institution firing range in Phoenix. The FBI is investigating the incident, and the details leading up to the shooting have not been disclosed. The agent was taken to the hospital but did not survive. The IRS confirmed that special agents are the only personnel who carry guns and conduct criminal investigations. The investigation is ongoing.