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Teen taken to hospital after 2-year-old accidentally shoots brother in Chattanooga

Chattanooga police say a child was taken to the hospital Saturday night after an accidental shooting.   The accidental shooting was called

Chattanooga police say a child was taken to the hospital Saturday night after an accidental shooting.

 

The accidental shooting was called in just before 9 p.m. in the 500 block of Arlington Ave.

 

On the scene, police located a 13-year-old boy suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Police were advised that his 2-year-old brother accidentally shot him after locating a gun in the home.

 

The boy was taken to a local hospital and treated for his injury.

 

Investigators are still working on the case and at this time, no charges have been filed.