POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – Authorities are investigating what they described as an accidental shooting in Pompano Beach that sent a child to the hospital after the victim\u2019s parents took them to a nearby fire station.<\/p>\n
According to the Broward Sheriff\u2019s Office, the shooting took place at an apartment complex on the 4000 block of Southwest 15th Street, at around 10 p.m. on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
While en route to the scene, BSO deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue units were notified that the victim\u2019s parents drove to the closest fire station.<\/p>\n
Investigators said paramedics assumed medical care and rushed the victim to an area hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n
Outside the fire station, detectives were seen speaking to a woman and collecting evidence from the black SUV where the victim was taken in.<\/p>\n
Back at the scene of the incident, 7News cameras captured the victim\u2019s basketball net at their home. Hours earlier, crime scene investigators were seen collecting evidence.<\/p>\n
Detectives with BSO\u2019s Crime Scene and Violent Crimes Unit have taken over the investigation and are attempting to figure out what exactly happened \u2014 whether the victim got a hold of the gun and discharged it, or if somebody else accidentally shot the victim.<\/p>\n
7News has reached out to BSO to find out the age and condition of the victim.<\/p>\n
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.<\/p>\n
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