UPDATE

5 News has learned that the shooting in Taylor County that sent one person to the hospital was accidental.

Police say a man was showing off his gun, when it accidentally discharged. The bullet apparently ricocheted off the ground and hit his son in the ankle.

The victim was taken to Ruby Memorial Hospital and is expected to be okay.

No charges will be filed.

ORIGINAL:

WV State Police and the Taylor County Sheriff's Department are on scene of a shooting that sent one person to the hospital.

5 News does have a reporter headed to the scene, stick with us for the latest.