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Deputy accidentally shoots himself at Orange County gun range

ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orange County deputy accidentally shot himself Wednesday morning at the Orange County Sheriff's Office's gun range, the agency said.

Investigators said the deputy shot himself at about 10:30 a.m. at the range on Wewahootee Road near the Beachline and Innovation Way.

Officials said the deputy was flown to Orlando Regional Medical Center in stable condition.

Sources told Channel 9 that the deputy shot himself in the hip.

Authorities said the deputy, whose identity was not publicly disclosed, is a patrol corporal who has been employed by the agency since 2011.

"Firearms are very dangerous, even for law enforcement handling firearms," Orange County Sheriff John Mina said during a news conference. "You have to be careful."

The incident remains under investigation.

No other details were given.

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