A 9-year-old boy in Troy, Michigan, remains in critical condition following an accidental shooting incident. According to CBS News Detroit, the shooting took place yesterday afternoon in a home located on Crooks Road. The Troy Police Department responded to the emergency call at approximately 4:12 p.m., where they discovered the young boy with a head wound.
After the initial response, the child was quickly transported to a local hospital to undergo emergency surgery. Despite efforts by medical personnel, the boy's status remains precarious. WXYZ reports that a firearm was recovered from the scene by police, though details about how the child came into contact with the weapon were not immediately clear. The child's mother was reportedly present in the home when the shooting occurred.
Law enforcement officials are currently investigating the circumstances that led to this tragic event. ClickOnDetroit notes that authorities are particularly focused on unraveling how the 9-year-old gained access to the firearm involved in the incident.
