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CLEVELAND COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities in Cleveland County say a 17-month-old child is in the hospital after being shot by a 3-year-old sibling, according to WSOC.

According to a statement from the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a 911 call around 12 p.m. Thursday.

Investigators determined the 17-month-old was shot with a .9-millimeter handgun which belonged to the children’s father, according to the report.

Sheriff’s Capt. Joel Shores told The Star that when first responders arrived, the mother had already taken the child to Cleveland Regional Medical Center.

The child was then transported to Carolinas Medical Center.

Officials have not determined whether charges will be filed.

Source: WSOC