× Thanks for reading! Log in to continue. Enjoy more articles by logging in or creating a free account. No credit card required. Log in Sign up {{featured_button_text}}

College Station police say mishandling of a weapon may have led to the accidental shooting of a 17-year-old on Monday afternoon.

Police were called to the College Station Medial Center around 3:45 p.m. Monday after a teenager was dropped off at the emergency room with a gunshot wound to his chest.

The teen underwent surgery, and his condition was stabilized, police said.

Investigators said that the shooting occurred inside The Rails apartment complex at 700 Dominik Dr. The evidence suggests the shooting was accidental, police said.

The teen was with five or six other individuals between the ages of 16 and 21 on Monday afternoon, when a 16-year-old boy from Houston was holding a handgun that accidentally discharged, police said.

The group immediately rendered aid to the shooting victim and took him to the emergency room, police said. Investigators have identified those present at the time of the shooting, but the names are not being released.