A 30-year-old man was shot in the metal plate in his leg late Wednesday night in Harrisburg, according to city police.

The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. along State Street, police said.

"The victim had a metal plate from a previous injury (just above the ankle) and the bullet struck the plate causing it to shatter. This created a significant exit wound on the lower leg," according to police.

The man was taken by car to the Harrisburg Hospital and was later transported to the Hershey Medical Center for surgery.

Police said the victim was not able to provide much information about the shooting, only the street where it occurred. The man did not provide an exact location, police said.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact police at 717-255-3118 or submit a tip here.