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One shot in Cumbola home invasion

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a reported home invasion with gunfire that took place early Friday in Schuylkill County.

According to a police report, the home invasion took place in the village of Cumbola, Blythe Township, 12 miles west of Tamaqua. Police said a 40-year-old male forcibly entered a home at 190 Market St. about 1:20 a.m. He was then shot by a 50-year-old male who lived in the home. The victim was transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital and is listed in stable condition. No other details were released.

Cumbola is a community of 443 residents located along Route 209 between the boroughs of New Philadelphia and Port Carbon.