BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — A 9-year-old boy is hospitalized after Brooklyn Park police say he was accidentally shot by his younger sibling late Monday.
The news release from Brooklyn Park police says squads were dispatched to the 7500 block of Freemont Ave. N. just before 10:45 p.m. regarding a shooting. When officers arrived, they found the young victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The boy was conscious and alert as officers provided emergency medical aid.
Investigators soon learned that the victim's 7-year-old sibling had located a loaded gun inside the residence, and was handling the firearm when it went off, wounding his older brother. The news release does not specify where the weapon came from.
Police say the 9-year-old was rushed to a local hospital with injuries described as serious, but non-life threatening.
All individuals at the residence were interviewed, and at this time the case is being investigated. Authorities have not said whether criminal charges will be filed.
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