A Fort Worth man accidentally shot himself and his young son while cleaning a handgun early Sunday.

Police were called to Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth about 2 a.m. after a 3-year-old boy who had been shot was brought into the emergency room.

The incident occurred in the 5100 block of Mountain Spring Trail, near South Hulen Street and Altamesa Boulevard, in southern Fort Worth, according to a police report.

The father was cleaning his handgun when it discharged, police said. The bullet went through his hand and struck the boy.

The names of the father and son have not been released.

Both suffered injuries that weren't considered life-threatening, according to police.

Police are continuing to investigate the shooting.