Police investigate child’s accidental shooting in Phoenix

PHOENIX — Police are investigating a shooting incident involving a child Wednesday night in the area of 19th Avenue and Camelback Road.

Just after 5:30 p.m., officers responded to a shooting where a child reportedly accidentally shot themselves, authorities said.

The child was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

No further details were released.

The incident remains under investigation.

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