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Kent County Deputy shoots himself in hand during firearm training

A 71-year-old deputy accidentally shot himself in his hand during firearm training at the Kent County Sheriff's Office indoor shooting range.
Credit: WZZM 13

KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Around 9:30 a.m. Friday morning, the Kent County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) reported that one of their deputies injured themselves during a firearm training session.

The training session took place at the KCSO indoor shooting range where police say a part-time deputy accidentally shot himself in the hand.

The 71-year-old deputy sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local area hospital for treatment.

The sheriff's office says they will be conducting a review of the incident.

The injured deputy has not yet been identified by the police.

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