COLUMBUS, Ohio — An 11-year-old boy was injured when a 14-year-old relative accidentally fired a handgun Sunday night, according to Columbus police.
Police were called to the 5700 block of Forest Hills Boulevard on the city's north side just after 8:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found the 11-year-old boy shot in his stomach.
He was taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital in critical condition and rushed into surgery. Police said the boy is now in stable condition and is expected to recover.
The 14-year-old relative told police he accidentally fired his father's handgun while he and the 11-year-old were looking at it.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Columbus Police Felony Assault Unit at 614-645-4141 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.