JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said a 2-year-old child is in "critical yet stable" condition after being seriously injured inside a home in Englewood Tuesday night.
At 9:15 p.m, JSO was called to the 2400 block of Jernigan Road in reference to a child with a serious injury. JSO did not disclose the kind of injury, but neighbors told First Coast News they heard a distinct gunshot then saw the toddler being carried out to an ambulance. Neighbors also said they saw an adult follow the child to the ambulance.
Police said the child was rushed to Wolfson's Children Hospital where the child underwent surgery.
The child was not alone inside the home at the time of the incident, according to JSO. Police said the Department of Children and Families has been contacted.
JSO said it is unknown if the child lives inside the home. Police are investigating if the incident was accidental.