Off-duty NYPD officer shoots self in leg inside NYCHA complex in the Bronx

BRONX, New York (WABC) -- An off-duty NYPD officer was injured after shooting themself in the leg in the Bronx on Wednesday.

The shooting happened inside the NYCHA Edenwald Houses around 5:40 p.m.
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The officer was taken to Jacobi Hospital in stable condition.


The NYPD is investigating the incident.
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No criminality is expected at this time.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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