This information first appeared on Channel 5 in Boston 

A trainee was injured Wednesday morning after accidentally discharging his firearm at the Massachusetts State Police Academy in New Braintree, state police confirm to WCVB.

Massachusetts State Police spokesman David Procopio said the trainee suffered a non-life-threatening injury to his lower leg.

The trainee was conscious and alert and treated by academy medical staff before being taken to an area hospital, Procopio said.

The incident will be investigated by the Division of Standards and Training, Procopio said.

The training facility is located on West Brookfield Road in New Braintree.