Boy, 12, hurt in shooting at Lackawanna State Park
Jun. 29—A 12-year-old boy was injured Sunday in a shooting at Lackawanna State Park, state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources said.
The boy, who was not identified, is believed to be in stable condition, park manager Robert Barrese said.
The incident was initially reported as a "negligent discharge" but he stressed the details remain under investigation by park rangers.
Wesley Robinson, a DCNR spokesman, said the shooter was a 15-year-old boy. No charges have been filed. He declined to identify the boy.
The shooting was reported to the Lackawanna County Communications Center at 7:50 p.m., according to the 911 center.
Barrese said, "We're aware of all parties involved for the most part."
"It was an isolated incident," he said.
Family brought the 12-year-old boy to a local hospital, he said. Authorities have spoken with the child.
It was not clear where in the park the shooting happened.
Robinson said park staff are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Lackawanna State Park encompasses parts of Benton and North Abington townships.
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