Runner hit by air-gun pellet in Nokia

A person out running was hit by a pellet fired from an air gun in Nokia late on Monday evening, Yle reports. The incident happened near Pinsiöntie 29 at about 10pm, police said.

The runner’s injury is not serious, but police described the act as serious and dangerous. The shooter has not been identified.

Police are asking anyone who was in or moving through the area at the time to report any observations. The shooter may have been north of Pinsiöntie, but police said the shot could also have come from elsewhere. It may have been fired outdoors or from inside a building or vehicle.

Police are interested in reports of people moving unusually, sounds of a shot or vehicles that drew attention.