Jan. 17--A Chicago police officer accidentally shot himself in the leg Friday evening during an investigation in the city's Englewood neighborhood, police said.
Preliminary information indicated that at about 6:30 p.m., the officer was conducting a field investigation on the 5700 block of South Peoria Street when he accidentally discharged his weapon, said Police News Affairs Officer Thomas Sweeney.
The officer, who suffered a leg wound, was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where he was listed in good condition, said Sweeney.
No other details were available.
