POWELL TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old man was pronounced dead following an apparent accidental shooting Wednesday evening.

According to the Michigan State Police post in Negaunee Township, troopers responded to the incident at about 9:22 Wednesday on County Road KCI in Powell Township.

Medical personnel transported the man — whose name and residence were not released by police — to UP Health System-Marquette where he was later pronounced dead. Police said the shooting is under investigation and that there is no ongoing threat to public safety relating to the incident.

It’s unknown whether the man shot himself or if another individual was involved.

Attempts to reach troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Negaunee Township were unsuccessful this morning.

Kelsie Thompson can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 206. Her email address is kthompson@miningjournal.net.