An investigation is underway after police said a 4-year-old child was shot Tuesday night and was taken to the hospital hours later in Allegheny County. Allegheny County police said at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, county police were called to investigate an incident involving a 4-year-old child with a gunshot wound being treated at Children’s Hospital. Detectives responded to the hospital and opened an investigation. Officials said preliminary information indicates the child was shot inside a home in the 100 block of Rankin Boulevard late Tuesday evening. Police said everyone involved in the incident has been identified and the investigation is ongoing.George Woodruff, a resident of Rankin, said it came as a shock to learn about the incident. “Oh, that’s heartbreaking. It’s heartbreaking because, as I said, I see a couple of kids all the time when I go out for a walk, and I’m always playing with them and joking around with them. I just hope (that child) is okay,” Woodruff said. Anyone with information concerning the incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.

RANKIN, Pa. —

An investigation is underway after police said a 4-year-old child was shot Tuesday night and was taken to the hospital hours later in Allegheny County.

Allegheny County police said at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, county police were called to investigate an incident involving a 4-year-old child with a gunshot wound being treated at Children’s Hospital.

Detectives responded to the hospital and opened an investigation.

Officials said preliminary information indicates the child was shot inside a home in the 100 block of Rankin Boulevard late Tuesday evening.

Police said everyone involved in the incident has been identified and the investigation is ongoing.

George Woodruff, a resident of Rankin, said it came as a shock to learn about the incident.

“Oh, that’s heartbreaking. It’s heartbreaking because, as I said, I see a couple of kids all the time when I go out for a walk, and I’m always playing with them and joking around with them. I just hope (that child) is okay,” Woodruff said.

Anyone with information concerning the incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Line 1-833-ALL-TIPS.

Callers can remain anonymous.

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