Officials said that police were dispatched to a North High Street home shortly before 1:15 p.m. on Sunday afternoon when there were reports of shots fired inside the building.
Upon arrival, officers reported that a man had been shot in the forehead, though his injury was not believed to be life-threatening. He was subsequently transported to a local hospital and listed in critical, but stable condition, officials said.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Anyone with information has been asked to contact detectives by calling the Mount Vernon Police Department at (914) 665-2510.
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