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Internal investigation launched into how the shooting occurred

A police officer has undergone surgery at The Alfred after an “unintentional discharge” of her firearm at Chelsea police station.

The senior constable accidentally shot herself on Saturday morning.
The senior constable accidentally shot herself on Saturday morning.

A cop accidentally shot herself in the leg at Chelsea police station.

The “unintentional discharge” of the senior constable’s firearm occurred just before 7am on Saturday.

The officer was taken to The Alfred where she underwent surgery.

The force has launched an internal investigation into how the shooting occurred.

It will be overseen by Professional Standards Command.

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