WAREHAM, Mass. — An investigation has been launched after a hunter was shot in the shoulder on Wednesday afternoon.
According to Wareham Police, the hunter, identified only as a man at this point, suffered a gunshot injury to the shoulder. It is unclear how serious the injury is.
The incident happened at around 2:30 p.m. in the woods behind Charlotte Furnace Road in Wareham.
The investigation will now be handled by the Massachusetts Environmental Police.
Police say it seems like this was an accident but didn't know if it was self-inflicted or of the victim was shot by someone else.
This is a developing story. Stay with Boston 25 News for the latest details as soon as they become available.
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