NYPD: Officer accidentally shot self in leg

<p>The NYPD confirms an officer's firearm accidentally discharged while he was pulling over a car.&nbsp;</p>

News 12 Staff

Jul 7, 2017, 8:56 PM

Updated 2,715 days ago

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An NYPD officer accidentally shot himself in the leg in Longwood Friday, the department says.
He was taken to a hospital from the intersection of Westchester Avenue and Simpson Street around 3:30 p.m. He is listed in stable condition.
Witnesses say the officer pulled over a red car with two people inside. He approached the vehicle and reached for his gun. Then it went off.
The two people in the car were taken into custody.