The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating what they are calling an "accidental" shooting in Norwegian Township.According to the Schuylkill Haven Barracks, on Monday, July 13th, 2020 around 9:30am, troopers investigated a report of an accidental shooting which took place around 5:30pm on Sunday, July 12th, 2020.
The victim, only described as a 72 year old man, was said to have been found by two hikers.
The victim told police that he was sleeping on a chair in the wooded area east of Peach Mountain Road near a pond when he woke to the sound of gunshots and was struck in the leg by a small caliber round.
The victim also said he saw two males across the pond after he was shot, one of them holding a "AR-15" rifle.
The two men were described as being in their late 20's or early 30's, one was said to have a dark colored beard, the other did not have a beard but had "sandy" colored hair.
The suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction and did not offer the victim any assistance.
The victim was reported to have been wearing fully camouflage as he was sleeping and prior to being struck.
The shooting is believed to have been an accident.
The victim was transported to Lehigh Valley-Cedar Crest near Allentown for treatment.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven at (570) 754-4600.