Someone playing around with a handgun appears to be responsible for shooting and injuring a man in Harrisburg earlier Tuesday morning.

The victim was reportedly shot while riding in a car just before 6:30 a.m. along Herr Street, near the intersection of Cameron Street.

Police at the scene said someone in the car was handing a gun when it went off and shot the victim in the torso.

The victim was taken from the scene by ambulance. Information on his condition was not immediately available.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident.