Palm Beach County sheriff's authorities say the person was shot in the leg.

BOYNTON BEACH — One person was injured early Wednesday in an accidental, self-inflicted shooting northeast of Boynton Beach, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said.

Shortly before 1:30 a.m. deputies responded to a shooting at San Castle Boulevard and Mentone Road, east of North Seacrest Boulevard.

The person was shot in the leg, according to the sheriff's office.

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