(Mahoning Twp., Pa.) Pa State Police in New Castle are reporting that they were dispatched to Church Hill Road in Mahoning Twp., Lawrence County  early Monday morning, April 12, 2021, at 2:30 a.m. for a report of an accidental shooting.

Troopers stated via release that upon further investigating it was determined that man had accidently discharged his pistol as he was removing it from the holster inside a bag in his vehicle. The unidentified man sustained moderate injuries to his right hand and knee. He was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ohio. There was no information provided on his condition as Troopers continue to investigate.