Detroit police officer accidentally shoots self while using bathroom

A Detroit police officer accidentally shot himself while using a bathroom at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center early Friday.

Police confirmed that the officer was inside a bathroom at the county building when the accidental discharge happened.

The officer suffered a gunshot wound to the lower torso. He was taken to a hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.

The officer is going to be placed on administrative duty for an investigation by DPD to make sure the proper protocols were being followed.

The Source: This information is from Detroit police. 

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