2-year-old accidentally shot by twin in Henry County, police say
Child airlifted to hospital after shooting
Investigators are trying to figure out what led up to a shooting on Robin Hood Lane in Henry County. A small child was taken to the hospital by helicopter.
HAMPTON, Ga. - A Henry County 2-year-old is recovering in the hospital after police say they were accidentally shot by their twin sibling.
The toddler was airlifted after the shooting on Wednesday.
What we know:
The shooting happened in the 200 block of Robin Hood Lane in Hampton at around noon.
The Henry County Fire Rescue Units treated the victim, who has only been identified so far as a 2-year-old.
The toddler was then airlifted to a local hospital for further treatment. Officials say the child is now in stable condition.
The residence where this happened has since been secured by Henry County police.
What they're saying:
A resident in the area said law enforcement would not allow neighbors to travel through the area.
Investigators say they believe the child's twin sibling "gained possession of the firearm" and accidentally shot the weapon. Additional details were not provided.
The case remains open and investigators are working to learn more about the circumstances.
At this time, authorities have not charged anyone in connection with the shooting.
The Source: The information in this article has been reported by the Henry County Police Department.