HARRISON TWP., (WDTN) — The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man is shot in the chest.

It happened on Monday just after 7 a.m. in the 2100 block of Division Avenue.

When deputies arrived on the scene — they found a 40 year old man conscious after having shot himself.

According to a press release — the man was cleaning a gun when he accidentally shot himself in the chest.

He was taken to Miami Valley Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Deputies on-scene spent the morning talking with family members and neighbors about the incident.

The investigation is ongoing. As soon as we have more information we’ll be sure to keep you updated.