A U.S. Secret Service (USSS) Uniformed Division officer was injured in <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/washington-dc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Washington, D.C.,</a> Saturday night after accidentally shooting himself.

The USSS told Fox News Digital that the "negligent discharge" occurred near 32nd and Fessenden streets in the northwest section of the city just before 8 p.m.

The agent, who was on duty, was handling his service weapon when the firearm discharged.

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The USSS said the agent’s injuries were not life-threatening, adding that he was taken to an area <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/health" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hospital for treatment</a> and evaluation.

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Lt. Paul Mayhair, a public information officer with the <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/us/crime/police-and-law-enforcement" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USSS Uniformed Division</a>, added that there were no reported injuries to any other individuals.

The Secret Service’s Office of Professional Responsibility will be reviewing the facts and circumstances of this incident.

<div class="author-bio"><p>Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.</p><p>Story tips and can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.</p></div>

A U.S. Secret Service uniformed officer was on duty Saturday night when he was handling his service weapon and accidentally shot himself before being taken to the hospital.{ai:summary}<p>A U.S. Secret Service officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries after accidentally shooting himself in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred near 32nd and Fessenden streets while the officer was handling his service weapon. </p><p>The agency’s Office of Professional Responsibility will review the incident. No other injuries were reported. #society</p>

Secret Service uniformed officer accidentally shoots himself while on duty

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