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Shooting At Norristown State Hospital: Police

An investigation is underway following an early morning incident.

NORRISTOWN, PA — An investigation is underway after an early morning shooting at Norristown State Hospital, police said.

Authorities have provided almost no information yet on the incident, which occurred at around 7 a.m. on the 1000 block of Sterigere Street.

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Both NBC Philadelphia and 6ABC report that a 25-year-old man shot himself.

The man was taken to Jefferson Einstein Hospital in East Norriton where he is being treated, according to reports.

Police are continuing to investigate.

This is a breaking story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

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