Update 11:37 a.m.:The Savannah Police Department has issued a statement following the incident:"A Savannah Police Department recruit in Patrol School was injured today in a training exercise at the Savannah Police Department Training Range.The officer was undergoing firearms training at the range located off of Chatham Parkway when he was injured by an accidental, self-inflicted shooting. He was transported to a hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. His identity is not being released at this time.The Savannah Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division is conducting an investigation into the incident."Initial report:WJCL has confirmed an accidental shooting occurred this morning at the Savannah Police gun range by the Chatham County Sheriff's Office complex.(Above: Ambulance leaving the scene)Check back for updates on this developing story.(Below: Shooting off Liberty Parkway in Savannah)

Update 11:37 a.m.:

The Savannah Police Department has issued a statement following the incident:


"A Savannah Police Department recruit in Patrol School was injured today in a training exercise at the Savannah Police Department Training Range.

The officer was undergoing firearms training at the range located off of Chatham Parkway when he was injured by an accidental, self-inflicted shooting. He was transported to a hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. His identity is not being released at this time.

The Savannah Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division is conducting an investigation into the incident."





Initial report:

WJCL has confirmed an accidental shooting occurred this morning at the Savannah Police gun range by the Chatham County Sheriff's Office complex.

(Above: Ambulance leaving the scene)

Check back for updates on this developing story.

(Below: Shooting off Liberty Parkway in Savannah)