A man was shot after police said his dog jumped onto a bed and accidentally caused a gun to fire inside a home in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

According to the Shillington Police Department, officers were called to a residence on the 300 block of State Street around 11:13 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, after receiving reports of a shooting.

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When officers got to the scene, police said, they found that a 53-year-old man had suffered a gunshot wound to his back. He was on the floor but conscious.

Officers rendered aid for the man until EMS arrived and took over, according to police. The man was taken to the hospital and immediately underwent surgery for his injuries.

During an investigation, police sa

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