North Codorus man shot while walking in yard

A 24-year-old man was shot in the back Monday while walking in the yard of his parent's home in North Codorus Township, according to South Western Regional Police.

Police believe the shooting was accidental, but they do not know the identity of the shooter, according to a news release. Police had no update Tuesday.

Jeremy Dettinger, 24, who lives in North Codorus Township, underwent surgery at York Hospital to remove the bullet, and he is expected to make a full recovery, police said.

The shooting happened around 1:25 p.m. in the 2000 block of Martin Road. Dettinger was walking in the yard when he felt a sharp pain in his back and fell to the ground. A friend called 911.

The round was fired from a rifle, police said. It was fired from at least a mile away because otherwise, Dettinger would have sustained a more severe injury.

Police believe the shooter is not aware that a person was hit by the round.

They continue to investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to call Southwestern Regional Police at (717) 225-1333, ext. 100 or York County 911. Or send an email to www.swrpd.org.