Peetz v. Industrial Commission

OPINION

HAIRE, Judge.

On this review of an award entered by the Commission’s hearing officer in a workmen’s compensation proceeding, the petitioning claimant contends that the hearing officer erred in finding that the gunshot injuries incurred by him while on off-duty status as a Tucson policeman were not compensable.

The facts are not in dispute. At the time of the injury, claimant was employed as a policeman by the respondent employer, the City of Tucson. The accident occurred at approximately 10:00 p. m., while claimant was off duty. He was in his car with his wife, waiting in line at a…