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FBI agent suffers minor injuries after weapon discharged outside Philadelphia government building

FBI special agent accidentally shot himself outside Philadelphia federal building, sources say
FBI special agent accidentally shot himself outside Philadelphia federal building, sources say 00:29

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- An investigation is underway after a firearm was discharged in the loading dock of William J. Green Jr. Federal Building in Center City on Monday morning. Sources tell Eyewitness News a FBI special agent accidentally shot himself and suffered minor injuries. 

The agent is receiving medical attention and is expected to be treated and released. 

In the statement, the FBI said, "The FBI takes all shooting incidents involving our agents or tasks force members seriously. In accordance with Bureau police, the shooting incident is under investigation by an FBI team. The review process is thorough and objective, and is conducted as expeditiously as possible under the circumstances." 

No further information is available at this time.

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