Off-duty Detroit police officer accidentally shoots self in arm

An off-duty Detroit police officer was shot Aug. 21, 2018 at a home on Artesian Street. (WDIV)

DETROIT – An off-duty Detroit police officer accidentally shot herself in the arm Tuesday at a home in the 9600 block of Artesian Street on the city's west side. 

The officer suffered an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound to her arm and is listed in temporary serious condition. 

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Not other details about the shooting are known at this time. 

Local 4 is sending a reporter to the scene. Stay with ClickOnDetroit for more information as it becomes available. 


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