Man Sues Gun Manufacturer After Pistol Reportedly Fires Itself

July 29, 2025

A Houston police officer is suing a gun manufacturer after his service weapon reportedly fired by itself and wounded him. Officer Richard Fernandez Jr. was working traffic control for an MLK Day parade in January when he was shot in the leg. Fernandez says he hadn't touched the holstered Sig Sauer P320, which he'd carried on the job for two years. Fernandez's lawyer says Sig Sauer has known for some time that the P320 has problems. The New Hampshire-based gun manufacturer denies everything. The lawsuit seeks ten million dollars.

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