Weapons accident leaves one injured Published June 15, 2004 BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFPN) -- A weapons accident here June 10 caused one injury. Staff Sgt. Brent Russell, a 917th Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems mechanic, was injured when a Gatling gun inadvertently discharged a 30 mm training round during repairs. The round penetrated a steel door causing shrapnel to strike the Airman who was in the next room. “The quick response of his fellow workers and the emergency first responder saved the Airman’s life,” said Brig. Gen. Jack C. Ihle, the 917th Wing commander.Sergeant Russell is currently in stable condition at a local hospital.An investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.