Man shot in State College after hunter thought he was shooting at a deer

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — An 81-year-old man was allegedly shot by a hunter in State College over the weekend.

According to investigators, police officers and Pennsylvania Game Commission officials responded to a hunting accident on Saturday. The victim was found with a bullet wound to the top of his head.

Police said there were two hunters at the scene and one of them came forward admitting he thought he shot at a deer. After realizing he shot a man, police said the hunter began rendering first aid.

The victim was life flighted to an Altoona hospital, underwent surgery and was last listed in stable condition.

Police and the Game Commission are still investigating what happened.

Kentucky wildlife officials use robot deer to catch man accused of illegal hunting (NCD)

©2021 Cox Media Group