The Onslow County Sheriff's Office is investigating an accidental shooting that sent one person to the hospital in Eastern Carolina.

Major Chris Thomas tells WITN's CB Cotton that deputies were called to Gregory Drive in southwest Onslow County around 11pm last night for a report of a someone with a gunshot wound to the head.

Deputies believe it was an accidental, self-inflicted shot and say that other people were present when it happened, and there was no dispute or altercation.

The victim was transported to New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

The victim's identity has not been released and there is no word on his or her condition at this time.