West Palm Beach Police detectives are investigating after an 11-year-old sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg at around 2:30 p.m. Monday.
According to police, nine children of different ages were in the home at 19th Street and Division Avenue at the time of the incident, and the 11-year-old did not live in the home.
“The moral of the story here is; kids and guns. A dangerous combination,” stated public information officer Mike Jachles.
It's unclear if adults were at home at the time of the incident and who called 911.
WPTV Reporter Zitlali Solache was on scene and spoke with neighbors who live nearby.
"It’s the parent’s responsibility,” stated Elab Mizrahi. "Safety is number one.”
Detectives are trying to determine the events that led up to the shooting and the owner of the handgun. Police say they have spoken to homeowners and it's unclear if they are being cooperative.
“I have a gun too, so when I put my gun, I put my gun in the safe," shared Mizrahi "So, I make sure my kids don’t have any access to the gun or to any dangerous weapon.”
The 11-year-old was transported to St. Mary's Medical Center and is expected to recover.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
