AKRON, Ohio -- An Akron boy was hospitalized early Sunday morning after he was shot by his cousin, police said.

The 8-year-old boy was shot in the abdomen about 1 a.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of Marcy Street by his 9-year-old cousin, Akron police said.

The boy was rushed to Akron Children's Hospital where he was listed in critical condition as of Monday morning, authorities said.

Investigators said the 9-year-old boy went into the kitchen to look for snacks when he opened a cupboard and found the handgun. He then pointed the gun at the younger boy and shot him, police said.

A 14-year-old, who was inside the house at the time of the shooting, heard the shot, came downstairs and ran outside to ask for someone to call 911.

The shooting remains under investigation. No charges have been filed.

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