3-year-old shot in hand, foot, Louisville police say

A 3-year-old child was taken to the hospital shortly before noon Sunday after being shot, Louisville Police said.

Metro Police Spokesman Dwight Mitchell said the toddler was shot in the hand and foot during an "accidental discharge."

The call came in at 11:24 a.m. to the 1500 block of South 9th Street.

The toddler is expected to survive, Mitchell said. A Major Crimes unit is investigating.

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