GEARY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an accidental shooting.
Just before 9p.m. Friday, the Geary County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence on Humboldt Creek Road for a pre-teen with a gunshot wound, according to a media release.
During the investigation it was revealed to deputies the victim received his wound as an older sibling was attempting to clean a firearm. The firearm was discharged and the victim was struck in the shoulder.
An ambulance transported the victim to Via Christi in Manhattan where he was treated for what appeared to be a non-life threatening injuries.
This incident appears to be accidental, according to the sheriff’s office. Check the Post for additional as they become available.