Police chief's toddler shoots self with dad's gun by accident

ELROY - A 3-year-old boy who shot himself with his father's firearm Monday evening is the son of the police chief, according to the Juneau County sheriff.

Elroy Police Chief Tony Green is the toddler's father, Sheriff Brent Oleson said. A caller reported the boy had accidentally shot himself in the community about 10 miles west of Mauston with his father's firearm at 6:12 p.m. Monday.

Elroy Ambulance took the child to Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, where he was expected to be released Tuesday, Oleson said.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the shooting at Oleson's request.