Maryland Man, 87, Shot in Head in Apparent Hunting Accident

An man was shot in the head in an apparent hunting accident in Brookville, Maryland, police said.

The man, 87, was shot in his backyard in the 3800 block of Elton Farm Road about 1 p.m. Saturday, according to Montgomery County Police Capt. Paul Starks.

A two millimeter projectile was found in the man's scalp. He was taken to the hospital, but his injuries are not life-threatening.

Detectives said the projectile might have unintentionally come from a hunter, as the man’s property is near public land that is frequented by hunters.

Officers searched the area near the victim's house but couldn't find anyone, Starks said.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police at (240) 773-6327.

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