Police academy cadet wounded in gun range accident, officials say

Victim's injuries were described as not life-threatening

MEDLEY, Fla. ā€“ A police trainee accidentally shot himself Wednesday, authorities said.

The trainee, who was not identified, was wounded while practicing at the gun range. Other trainees rushed in to help him.

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Paramedics airlifted the trainee to Jackson Memorial Hospital out of an abundance of caution. Officials said his injuries were not life-threatening.Ā 

Details on the type of firearm used or where on his body he was shot have not been released.
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