An out-of-state man was airlifted to a Burlington hospital following a shooting in Hardwick

An out-of-state man was airlifted to a Burlington hospital following a shooting in Hardwick Tuesday afternoon, according to Hardwick Police.  The name of the wounded man, who was flown to UVM Medical Center, was not immediately released. The injuries were believed to be non-life-threatening. Hardwick Police Chief Michael Henry said officers were seeking the shooter. The victim called 911 to report he had been shot inside 7 Prospect Street in Hardwick about 3:48 p.m.

Hardwick, Morristown and state police, along with the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area. The victim was the lone person inside the home when police arrived. One or more shooters had fled, Henry said. The chief said his department is investigating the reason behind the shooting and interviewing persons with possible information. Once the victim was removed, the house was secured and police began the process of seeking a court-approved search warrant to begin collecting evidence. Henry said it appears to be an isolated incident, but the investigation is in its preliminary stages. He said there was no known threat to the public. The chief said the Vermont State Police also have offered their services.  A helicopter, which had landed earlier on the soccer field at Hazen Union School, took off shortly before 5 p.m. with the patient and was headed to the UVM Medical Center. Hardwick Rescue had brought the wounded man to the field and loaded him into the helicopter.