DOUGLAS COUNTY -Law enforcement authorities in Douglas County are investigating a shooting that injured a child.

The 6-year-old victim of an early morning shooting incident is expected to recover, according to a media release.

He is currently being treated at a Kansas City area hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

Just after 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, officers responded to a residence in the 500 block of Wisconsin Street to a report of an accidental shooting.

Responding officers located the child inside his residence suffering from a gunshot wound.

The investigation indicates that the child was playing with a firearm when it discharged and struck him in the foot.

There were several adults witnesses at the residence, all of which were interviewed by investigators.
At the conclusion of the investigation, investigators will forward the reports to the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office for charging consideration.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Douglas County are investigating a shooting that injured a child.
Just after 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, officers with the Lawrence Police Department responded to a residence in the 500 block of Wisconsin Street in reference to a reported accidental shooting involving a 6-year-old child, according to a media release.
An ambulance transported the child to a regional hospital in stable condition, according to police.