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Mass. firefighter shoots self accidentally at station

Officials said the gun is licensed to the firefighter, but he was not supposed to carry it in the station

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A firefighter is under investigation after he accidentally shot himself inside a fire station.

WCVB reported that fire officials aren’t naming the man, but said he’s been in the department for more than 20 years.

He was wounded on his right side and treated. The incident took place at Cambridge Fire Station No. 3.

Officials said the gun is licensed to the firefighter, but he was not supposed to carry it in the station.

He is currently on sick leave.