Jul 21, 2022

Police: 2-year-old Kansas boy injured in accidental shooting

Posted Jul 21, 2022 10:49 AM

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an accidental shooting that injured a 2-year-old boy.

Just after 6p.m. Wednesday, police were dispatched to a walk-in shooting at a local hospital, according to Officer Juan Rebolledo.  At the hospital they contacted a 42-year-old woman and a 2-year-old boy who had a gunshot wound to his upper leg.

The investigation revealed the 2-year-old had access to a gun at home and accidentally discharged it striking his leg. The incident took place in the 1600 block of South Longford. The injuries are non-life threatening.