A boy is in stable condition after police said he accidentally shot himself in west Columbus.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A 12-year-old boy is in stable condition after police said he accidentally shot himself in west Columbus.

Officers responded to the 600 block of Racine Avenue just after 6 p.m. Monday.

Police met with the victim who said he found a handgun in his grandfather’s bedroom and while handling the firearm, he accidentally shot himself one time in the leg.

The boy was taken to Nationwide Children's hospital.