MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man was detained Sunday afternoon after a child accidentally shot themself, Memphis Police confirmed.
At 12:51 pm, officers responded to a shooting victim arriving at 2034 S Lauderdale.
A child was injured and taken to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and is in stable condit
ion.
Police said preliminary information indicates that the shooting was self-inflicted and accidental.
A man has been detained.
Memphis Police would like to remind residents of the importance of securing their weapons. A free gun lock can be obtained at any MPD station. ...read more read less