Accidental Shooting

According to Noble County Sheriff, Jason Mackie, at approximately 11:17am on December 30, Noble County Sheriff’s 911 dispatch received a report of an accidental shooting at the County’s multi-agency building on Marietta Road. The Sheriff, Deputies and Detectives along with Belle Valley First Responders were dispatched to the scene. The shooting occurred in a vehicle parked at the rear of the building. The victim, a juvenile male, was initially transported by Deputies. He was given first aid by deputies while they drove to meet United Ambulance at the Buffalo exit. The victim was then transported to Southeast Med for treatment. The victim’s injuries are not believed to be life threatening. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.