Secret Service special officer accidentally shoots himself while on duty

By Josh Siegel

Published July 25, 2017 9:12pm ET

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Secret Service special officer accidentally shoots himself while on duty — A news release from the Secret Service said a special officer assigned to the Washington field office accidentally discharged his weapon while on duty. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) | Andrew Harnik

A Secret Service special officer on Tuesday afternoon accidentally shot himself and is hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries, according to the agency.

A news release from the Secret Service said a special officer assigned to the Washington field office accidentally discharged his weapon while on duty.

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