BELLEVUE 0 The gunshot injury of a 2-year-old boy Monday in the Bellevue Trailer Park appeared to have happened when the child got hold of the loaded weapon, according to the Brown County Sheriff's Office.

The round passed through the child's knee and grazed his chest, according to the sheriff's office. The round appears to have missed the knee joint, so the boy will not need knee surgery, the sheriff's office said.

It happened about 6:30 p.m. Monday. The child initially was treated at Bellin Hospital, then transferred to St. Vincent Hospital for examination and treatment.

The sheriff's office pointed out that leaving a loaded firearm within easy access of a child is a crime but did not specify whether the incident would result in charges. Investigators are continuing their work and will submit findings to the district attorney's office.

The state Crime Lab will examine the firearm to determine whether safety features were working properly and what force was needed to pull the trigger.

Gun owners should use the incident as a reminder to safely lock and store firearms, the sheriff's office said.

Natalie Brophy contributed to this report.