A Richland County, ND, woman is being treated for a gunshot wound to her leg.

The Richland County Sheriff's office says deputies were called to the Breckenridge hospital Sunday night after a woman showed up with the injury.

They say Sara Kiner of Hankinson, ND, told them she was handling a 9mm handgun Sunday night in Hankinson when it discharged and she was hit in the leg.

They she she'd been taken to the hospital by a private party.

Kiner's condition is not known at this time.

Sheriff's officials are investigating the incident.