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Columbus Police Officer Accidentally Shoots Self

Columbus police say an off-duty officer accidentally shot himself in the leg while in his own vehicle and then drove himself to a local hospital. The department didn't immediately name the Columbus officer who was injured early Wednesday morning. His wound wasn't believed to be life-threatening. It wasn't clear exactly how the shooting occurred. Police say the officer notified dispatchers about the injury.