JEFFERSON TWP — A 23-year-old man was injured in an accidental shooting Friday night at a home in the 100 block of Bullcreek Road, authorities said.

The man was shot in the leg and suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to state police. A medical helicopter flew him to a Pittsburgh trauma center following the shooting about 8:25 p.m.

Police did not identify the man and a report was not immediately completed. A patrol trooper is investigating but a criminal investigator also was called to the home.

Authorities said there were several people at the house when one of them apparently pulled a handgun from a holster. The gun went off, hitting the victim.

The Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company and its ambulance arrived to tend to the man, who was reportedly shot in the thigh. The man was “awake and alert” throughout, rescuers said.

When medical crews could not find an exit wound, the decision was made to fly the man to Allegheny General Hospital, out of concern the bullet could have struck an artery. Firefighters set up a landing zone for the helicopter in a field at Bullcreek and Smith roads.

Police said their investigation continues, and it was not know if any charges would be filed.