A toddler was rushed to the hospital last week after being struck by gunfire in an accidental shooting, according to the Dallas Police Department.
It happened on Wednesday, Aug. 7, around 4:25 p.m. in the 200 block of W. Overton Road.
Dallas police reported that officers responded to the area following reports of a shooting and determined that the incident involved a two-year-old child.
The young victim was taken to a local hospital and has been in critical condition since. No other injuries have been reported in connection with the accidental shooting.
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The police department did not announce any arrests or charges, and the shooting is still under investigation.
This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.
