Hartford Firefighter Shot in Firehouse.

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HARTFORD, Conn. -- A Hartford firefighter from Engine Co. 7 is recovering from a gunshot wound after a bullet flew into a city fire station.

Firefighters are not sure how the incident happened, but they said they hope it was a random act and not somebody targeting firefighters.

Jim Malizia, 44, said he was taking off his gear after a ems call and putting on his boots when he heard a series of gunshots. He fell to one knee, saying it felt like somebody hit him with a hammer.

Malizia'a leg swelled from the gunshot.

Malizia was treated and released from Hartford Hospital.

The swelling went down but his leg was still sore.

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Wow, talk about scary. Just one more reason to never let your guard down. Whether or not he was the intended target, just remember, they're are some sick people out there that will go after anybody in a uniform. Stay safe.