A West Chester teen was shot in the upper torso Friday evening in an apparent accidental incident, according to police spokeswoman Barb Wilson.

The victim is expected to survive, Wilson added.

The incident occurred about 8 p.m. in the 9900 block of Thornwood Court.

The girl was transported to the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

Wilson said the girl shot herself "by her own hand," and nothing indicates the shooting wasn't accidental.

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