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Chicago Police Officer Accidentally Shoots Self

(CBS) – A Chicago Police officer was injured Friday evening from an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.

The unidentified officer was conducting an investigation in the 5700 block of South Peoria around 6:30 p.m. when he accidentally discharged his weapon. He was struck in leg, according to Chicago Police News Affairs.

The officer was transported to Christ Medical Center in good condition.

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