SPARTANBURG — A Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office deputy assigned to the detention facility accidentally shot themself in the left thigh on Nov. 18 during a routine equipment and uniform inspection, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.

Spokesperson Lt. Graham McLellan said in an email that the shooting occurred in a secure locker room and away from the jail’s inmates.

“At no time was there any risk to detainees or to personnel beyond the two deputies present,” McLellan said in the news release. “The matter remains under active investigation; however, preliminary findings indicate the injury resulted from a negligent discharge.”

He said the sheriff’s office takes the incident seriously and is reviewing procedures, reinforcing safety protocols and will “implement any necessa

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