Police: Teen accidentally shot, injured self in Rensselaer

Police: Teen accidentally shot, injured self in Rensselaer

A 14-year-old was injured after police said they accidentally shot themselves. The Rensselaer Police Department received a call on Sunday at about 7:42 p.m. of a teen that walked into Albany Medical Center with an apparent gunshot wound.

A 14-year-old was injured after police said they accidentally shot themselves.

The Rensselaer Police Department received a call on Sunday at about 7:42 p.m. of a teen that walked into Albany Medical Center with an apparent gunshot wound.

The preliminary investigation suggests the incident occurred at Kinwood Apartments in Rensselaer.

Police said the shooting appears to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Rensselaer Police Department at 518-462-7451.