Ohio Trooper Accidentally Shoots Himself

HEATH, OHIO -- A State Highway Patrol trooper accidentally shot himself in the leg inside the Heath Police station Wednesday night.

The male trooper's injury was non-life threatening, said Lt. Robert Sellers, spokesman for the patrol.

Sellers confirmed that the trooper was taken by helicopter to a Columbus hospital for treatment. He would not release the trooper's name.

The trooper was putting his weapon into his holster when it accidentally discharged about 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sellers said.

Sellers said he does not know what caused the gun to fire. He said the incident will be reviewed internally by the patrol.

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