Alexandria Deputy Shoots Himself In Leg At Ashburn Training Site

ASHBURN, VA — An Alexandria Sheriff's Office deputy accidentally shot himself in the leg Friday morning at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy in Ashburn, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

The deputy is recovering after he unintentionally discharged a round from his duty weapon. The incident was not training-related, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Academy staff provided first aid after the shooting around 8:15 a.m. Friday and the deputy was taken to a local hospital with injuries from which he is expected to survive.