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Officials investigating after 6-year-old shot

The child was transported to a nearby hospital, according to the release.
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ELGIN, Minn. — The Wabasha County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a child was shot in Elgin. 

The sheriff's office initially received a call for a 6-year-old who had been shot on June 25 around 6:38 p.m., according to a release. 

Elgin EMS and deputies from the sheriff's office were sent to the scene, where they learned the incident happened outside the home. 

The child was transported to a nearby hospital, according to the release.

Preliminary information from the sheriff's office indicated the incident was accidental, but an investigation into the matter continues. 

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. 

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