A police officer was accidentally shot in southwest Atlanta Wednesday, authorities said.

The motors officers was shot on his right side along Southside Industrial Parkway next to the Atlanta Police Academy, Atlanta police spokesperson Stephanie Brown said.

It’s unclear whether this was a self-inflicted gunshot or not, Brown said.

The officer was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital where he is in stable condition, Brown said.

In other news:

The man’s family members have received a few texts from his phone, but they wonder if someone else is doing the typing.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

Credit: Reed Williams/AJC