Greenville police say a three year old boy accidentally shot himself.

Officers say they found a bullet hole at 503-B Battle Street Sunday morning, and that's where they believe the 3 year old boy may have shot himself.

The child was taken to Vidant Medical Center and is expected to survive.

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Police say a child was accidentally shot this afternoon in Greenville and transported to the hospital.

Deputy Chief Ted Sauls says officers responded to 503-B Battle Street around 10:00 a.m.

The child was transported to Vidant Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Sauls says the firearm was discharged unintentionally.

Investigators are still working to identify the person who fired the shot, and say he could face criminal charges.

We'll keep you posted as new information is released.

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Police are investigating the shooting of a 3-year-old boy in Greenville Sunday.

Greenville police tell WITN that officers responded to a shots fired call shortly after 10 a.m. to the 500 block of Battle Street.

Police say the child was transported to Vidant Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police have not released any suspect information. They say they're working to determine if the shooting was targeted.

Stay with WITN as new details become available.