VINELAND — A teen was accidentally shot while hunting near the border of Vineland and Buena Vista Township Saturday with two friends, authorities said.

A group of teenagers were hunting waterfowl around 6 p.m. when an 18-year-old boy was struck in the arm with birdshot and taken to Cooper University Hospital in Camden with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

New Jersey State Police told The Press of Atlantic City they first responded to the scene and then handed over the case to Vineland police.

The 18-year-old was struck with birdshot from a gun that was being used by one of his friends, who were both minors. Police are not releasing the names of the victim or his friends at this time.

Lt. Steve Triantos said the shooting appeared to be from an accidental discharge and Vineland Police are continuing to investigate, including sending the…