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10-year-old hospitalized after accidental shooting on southeast side of Indianapolis

Crime Scene
Posted at 10:37 PM, Jun 09, 2023
and last updated 2023-06-10 09:41:57-04

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department confirmed a child was accidentally shot on the southeast side of Indianapolis Friday night.

IMPD officers responded to the 4900 block of South Post Road on a report of a person shot.

Upon arrival, officers located a an 11-year-old female suffering from a gunshot injury.

IMPD says this incident was accidental.

The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.

According to police, all parties involved are known to each other and have been identified, but they say no arrest has been made at this time.

The investigation is still ongoing.