Philadelphia

Man Accidentally Shot as Officers Try to Remove His Gun, Police Say

The man was taken to the hospital. Officials have not yet revealed his condition. 

A man was accidentally shot in the leg when police tried to get a gun out of his hands, investigators said. 

Philadelphia Police responded to the 5700 block of North 21st Street on Monday at 4:14 p.m. for a report of a shooting. When they arrived they found a man armed with a gun as well as a dog that had been shot, according to investigators. 

Police said they tried to remove the man’s weapon. During the struggle, the man’s gun accidentally discharged and he was shot in the leg, police said. 

The man was taken to the hospital where he is currently in stable condition.

This story is developing. Check back for updates. 

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