A Shelburne man was shot Friday in a mishap at a Charlotte gun range, the Vermont State Police say.

Joshua Scarfone, 19, was target shooting at theLaberge Gun Range off of Lime Kiln Road in Charlotte on Friday afternoon when JoshuaRamstrom, 20, of Hinesburg experienced "a negligent discharge," Trooper Angela Baker said in a statement.

Ramstrom was "converting a rifle to a pistol" when the discharge occurred, Baker said. The shot struck Scarfone in the pelvis.

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Police are continuing to investigate the incident, Baker said. The case will be forwarded to the Chittenden County State Attorney's Office for review.

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