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A police officer has reportedly shot himself on the compound of the Royalton Hotel today.<\/span><\/p>

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According to media reports, the\u00a0man appeared to have accidentally injured himself with the weapon while at the hotel\u2019s security booth.<\/span><\/p>\n

The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time.<\/span><\/p>

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He was taken to hospital for treatment.<\/span><\/p>

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A police officer has reportedly shot himself on the compound of the Royalton Hotel today. According to media reports, the\u00a0man appeared to have accidentally injured himself with the weapon while at the hotel\u2019s security booth. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time. 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