Phoenix firefighter hospitalized after accidental shooting [Video]

PHOENIX — A West Valley firefighter was sent to the hospital after accidentally firing his gun at a fire station, according to the Phoenix Fire Department. 

The department told 12News the incident happened on Saturday morning at Fire Station 25, which is near the intersection of 63rd Avenue and Indian School Road.  

Phoenix police later added that the incident happened at about 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. 

The firefighter was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries and has been treated and released. 

He is currently on administrative leave as Phoenix police investigate what happened. 

The injured firefighter was not identified. 

This is a developing story and more details will be added as they are made available. 

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