Police are investigating after a shooting in South Louisville.The shooting was reported at 5:44 p.m. in the 500 block of W. Evelyn Avenue Friday.According to LMPD spokesperson Alicia Smiley, a 2-year-old somehow got a hold of a weapon and accidentally shot his mother.The mother was shot in the upper torso and taken to University Hospital alert and conscious.Officials said her injuries appear to be non-life-threatening. The child was not injured.Investigators said they are working to determine who the weapon belongs to and who was in the home at the time.The shooting remains under investigation.

Police are investigating after a shooting in South Louisville.

The shooting was reported at 5:44 p.m. in the 500 block of W. Evelyn Avenue Friday.

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According to LMPD spokesperson Alicia Smiley, a 2-year-old somehow got a hold of a weapon and accidentally shot his mother.

The mother was shot in the upper torso and taken to University Hospital alert and conscious.

Officials said her injuries appear to be non-life-threatening. The child was not injured.

Investigators said they are working to determine who the weapon belongs to and who was in the home at the time.

The shooting remains under investigation.