***Akron Borough Shooting Update***

As West Earl  PD continues to investigate the shooting related incident on High Street in Akron Borough, West Earl PD does know that the shooting was not self-inflicted as some social media and other media sources first reported. This is an isolated incident involving mishandling of a firearm by juveniles. The 16YOA victim is still being treated by medical professionals from a gunshot wound to the neck, but is expected to make a full recovery. West Earl PD is still investigating the incident and no charges have been filed at this point.

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