man accidentally shot in lower back at state street residence, Shillington PA
WeaponsA 52-year-old man was accidentally shot in the lower back at a residence near State Street when a dog jumped on the bed causing a gun to discharge. The man was conscious and alert at the time. The gun was possibly still on the bed and no exit wound was believed to be present. The man and caller were alone in the home except for two dogs.
Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Shillington Borough near State Street, stage 1st shooting.
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786822, Shillings & Burrow, near State Street, and Reading Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Stage 4 shooting, 2313.
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68824, the responding police is a medic 6822.
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They're aware.
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2314.
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Near State Street is a 52-year-old male gunshot wound to the back.
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The patient is conscious and alert.
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The gunshot is to the lower back; state that the dog jumped onto the bed and the gun ran off hitting the patient.
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Still gathering.
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Perfect.
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The clock 6-0-8-8-8-0 is fine in the State Street.
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Okay,
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0 is fine with the additional.
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Please, if you're responding with the additional, just be aware your transmission is regardless.
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2314.
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Additional.
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They say twofold.
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The patient is laying on the bedroom floor, the gun is possibly still laying on the bed.
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Caller and the patient are alone in the residence inside from me, two dogs.
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Does not believe there's an exit wound.
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Patient weighs approximately 230 pounds.
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We're questing running.
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Location mentioned:
Near State St, Shillington, PA 19607
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