FLINT, MI - A 2-year-old boy was shot inside a home on the city's north side on Wednesday, Sept. 27.

The shooting took place around 12:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Black Avenue, according to police.

Investigators said the boy was in the care of adults at the time of the shooting and there were no other children at the home when the shooting took place.

Flint police Spokesman Tyrone Booth said the victim was receiving care at a local hospital.

Lt. Jason Cate later said the boy was in critical condition and that, although the investigation is in its preliminary stages, the shooting appeared to be accidental.

There have been no arrests and Booth said police are not looking for any suspects.

"It always pulls at your heartstrings when you have anyone shot, especially someone so young," Booth said. "We're always sympathetic to situations like that and of course we hope for the best with recovery of this individual's health."

Booth said there are several people police will interview to determine how the child was shot.

A person was inside a Flint police cruiser wailing, "Why? Why? Baby boy."

Black Avenue will be blocked off between Roberts and Carlton streets for the next couple of hours, Booth said.

Mary Lewis has lived around the corner from the shooting scene for 24 years.

She was sweeping leaves off of her porch when she heard what happened.

"Oh my God," said Lewis, 82. "That's just sad. A baby. That just goes to my heart."