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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
David Struett

Cop accidentally shoots own finger while cleaning gun at South Side station

The incident happened in the Gresham District station in the 7800 block of South Halsted on Aug. 2, 2019. | File photo

A Chicago police officer accidentally shot himself in the finger Friday at a South Side station.

The officer was cleaning his gun when it inadvertently discharged and struck his pinky finger, Chicago police said.

He was taken to a hospital in good condition, and was treated and released, police said.

The incident happened about 11:10 a.m. in the Gresham District station in the 7800 block of South Halsted, police said.

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