ARLINGTON — A woman was taken to an Arlington hospital Saturday with what was reported as an accidental gunshot wound to the stomach.

Her injuries were not believed to be life threatening, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office reported.

Cascade Valley Hospital reported the incident through 911 around noon Saturday.

A friend took the woman to the hospital.

An investigation is underway and it appears the gun might have malfunctioned, according to the sheriff’s office.