GOLDSBORO, N.C. — An 8-year-old allegedly shot a relative who is a year younger, North Carolina police said Sunday.
The incident occurred in Goldsboro at about 11:45 a.m. EST, WNCN-TV reported.
Police arriving at the scene found a 7-year-old with a gunshot wound to the torso, according to WTVD.
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The child was airlifted to the ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, WITN-TV reported. There was no information about the child’s condition.
Officers believe the 8-year-old accidentally shot their relative, according to the television station.
It was unclear how the child obtained the gun, and what led to the shooting. Police did not release any other details, including how the two children were related.
“Investigators are actively working on gathering information in reference to the incident,” the Goldsboro Police Department said in a news release, according to WNCN.
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