A probationary Chicago cop accidentally shot himself in the groin Wednesday night as he headed into work at the Gresham District station.
The man, 22, was in the parking lot of the station, 7808 S. Halsted St., when the firearm in his waistband went off around 10:05 p.m. and grazed him in the groin, police said.
He was “wearing street clothes” and “heading for duty” when the gun discharged and “he accidentally shot himself in the testicles,” according to Office of Emergency Management and Communications records obtained by the Sun-Times. An officer in distress call was made around the time of the shooting.
A department spokesperson wouldn’t provide information about the victim’s identity, but sources confirmed he’s a probationary officer.
He was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center and was listed in good condition, police said.
Tom Schuba contributed.
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