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FBI agent injured in firearm discharge at Pennsylvania federal building

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By Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The FBI says a special agent is expected to be treated and released following the discharge of a firearm at the federal building in Philadelphia.

Officials said the weapon discharged Monday morning in the loading dock of the building, and the agent was receiving medical attention for minor injuries. No immediate information was released about the circumstances.

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The FBI said in a statement that it “takes all shooting incidents involving our agents or task force members seriously” and an FBI team is investigating.

Officials said the review process “is thorough and objective” and will be done as quickly as possible under the circumstances.

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