Man accidentally shoots himself inside Allentown store, police say

A man accidentally shot himself Wednesday morning inside an AutoZone in Allentown, according to authorities.

City police said in a news release that officers were called about 8:40 a.m. to the store at 2919 Lehigh Street for a report of a shot fired there.

When police got to the store, they found a man, 21, had shot himself with a handgun, the release states. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of his injuries, which are described as not life-threatening.

The incident was isolated and police said there is no danger to the public.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 610-437-7721.