SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — South Fulton police confirmed one of their officers was shot at a gun range.
The accidental shooting happened David L. Hagins Firing Range in College Park.
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The officer is being transported for medical care. Police said the officer was at the range for a yearly Georgia P.O.S.T mandated course.
Police tell Channel 2 Action News that the officer accidentally shot himself in the leg as he was trying to holster his gun.
We are gathering new information for Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m.
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