OSHP Trooper Shoots Himself Accidentally

State Highway Patrol Trooper, Sgt. Wesley Stought, accidentally shot his own leg while inside the Heath Police Station Wednesday night, according to the Columbus Dispatch.

While his injury was not life threatening, Stought was transported to a Columbus hospital via helicopter for treatment.

OSHP confirmed that Stought was putting his gun in its holster when it accidentally discharged. It is not known what caused the gun to fire, but the incident is being reviewed internally.

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