Pa. trooper accidentally shoots self

PLAINFIELD TWP., Pa. - June 7, 2012

It happened at the Troop M barracks in Plainfield Township, Northampton County on Wednesday afternoon.

Authorities there say the trooper accidentally discharged his gun and shot himself in the leg in the parking lot.

The name of the injured trooper has not been released.

State police say the shooting was not the result of a criminal incident and there is no threat to the public.

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