HIGHLAND PARK, Mich.
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A Highland Park police officer is in the hospital after he
accidentally shot himself.
The accident happened Tuesday near Woodward Avenue and
Manchester Street at a trailer behind the police building. According to
sources, the officer was working behind the police department when his gun went
off, striking him in the leg.
Emergency crews took the officer to Detroit Receiving
Hospital. His condition is unknown. Highland Park police have not released the
officer’s name.The officer has been with department for five years.