The 7 -year -old boy accidentally shoots himself in the NW Atlanta, says the police

Atlanta – A 7-year-old boy recovers after he was accidentally shot in the foot in the northwest Atlanta on Monday afternoon.

What do we know:

The incident took place around 4:00 pm in the 1900 block of Martin Luther King Jr. NW, according to the Atlanta police.

Investigators believe that the child has achieved access to a non -free fire weapon inside the house.

What we don’t know:

Authorities have not launched details about who owns the weapon or the way the child was able to reach it.

The boy was transported to a local hospital for treatment. His condition has not been revealed, but officials say it is expected to recover.

What follows:

The investigation is in progress. The police did not say whether accusations will be filed with the shooting.

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