Sources: Fire Marshal arrested after accidentally shooting himself with illegal gun at FDNY headquarters
James Beringer, 52, was on duty inside 9 Metrotech Center in Downtown Brooklyn at the time of the incident, around 7:45 a.m. Monday.
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An FDNY Fire Marshal was arrested after he accidentally shot himself in the foot with an illegal gun at the FDNY Headquarters Monday morning, police sources say.
James Beringer, 52, was on duty inside 9 Metrotech Center in Downtown Brooklyn at the time of the incident, around 7:45 a.m. Monday.
Sources tell News 12 that Beringer accidentally discharged the weapon, and no one else was hurt.
EMS took Beringer to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he is expected to recover.
According to New York City law, FDNY Fire Marshals serve as sworn police officers and carry firearm(s).
It is unclear what led Beringer to be in possession of an illegal gun.
He is charged with criminal possession of a weapon and failure to register a weapon.
The FDNY says the matter is under investigation.
