DEKALB COUNTY, GA — A 9-year-old boy was injured in a shooting early Monday morning at a DeKalb County apartment complex, according to police.
Officers responded just before 2 a.m. to The Park at Somerset apartments at 611 Abberley Way, near Hambrick Road.
When police arrived, they found the child suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg.
Investigators are working to determine whether the shooting was accidental and believe a sibling may have been involved.
Police say the firearm was taken outside the apartment complex and has not yet been recovered. A K-9 unit is assisting in the search.
Authorities say charges are expected to be filed as the investigation continues.
The child’s condition was not immediately released.