The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a shooting that took place in the county on the night of Monday, Aug. 30.
According to the sheriff’s office, a caller to the county’s 911 system reported that a male subject had been shot. The sheriff’s office and the Mercer County Ambulance Department responded to the scene, where they found a male subject with a single gunshot wound to the stomach. He was taken by ambulance to a landing zone, where a LifeFlight helicopter transported him to a hospital for medical treatment.
A release from the MCSD said the investigation into the shooting is ongoing and when it is complete, a report will be submitted to the Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review. The release stated that further details will be released at the conclusion of the investigation. It was noted that the shooting was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.
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