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A 53-year-old man was wounded Tuesday night after his dog allegedly shot him with a shotgun inside his home in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Police were called to the home at about 11:15 p.m. for a shooting, according to a report from local news station WFMZ.

Investigators learned the gunfire rang out after the man placed his shotgun on a bed while cleaning it, leaving an unlikely suspect.

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A furry friend in the home reportedly leaped onto the bed, causing the gun to go off and a bullet to strike the man in the back.

The man, who has not yet been publicly identified, was taken to a local hospital where he underwent surgery for his injuries.

It is unclear what age and br

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