FBI agent shot in leg when weapon accidentally discharges at Philadelphia courthouse

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- An FBI agent was injured Monday morning when a gun went off in the loading dock area of the federal courthouse in Philadelphia.

Action News has learned the agent was hit in the leg.

It was not immediately clear if the agent shot himself, or if another agent accidentally discharged.

The injured FBI agent was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in stable condition.

"One FBI special agent received minor injuries, is receiving medical attention, and is expected to be treated and released," the FBI said in a statement.

The FBI is now investigating the shooting.