HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A 15-year-old student at a facility for youth offenders was injured Tuesday in an accidental shooting.

Daniel Elby, CEO of Alternative Rehabilitation Communities at 2600 Woodlawn Street, told ABC27 a part-time staffer was moving a gun from a vehicle glove box to a trunk when the firearm fell and discharged.

Police said the teen was struck in the leg and transported to Penn State Hershey Medical Center. The injury is not life threatening.

The counselor is licensed to carry the firearm, police said, adding that the incident will be investigated further.Get breaking news, weather and traffic on the go. Download the ABC27 News App and the ABC27 Weather App for your phone and tablet.