INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis police are investigating after a girl was shot Friday morning on the city's west side.
Police said the shooting happened in the 200 block of Berwick Avenue, near North Tibbs Avenue and West Washington Street, shortly after 8 a.m.
According to IMPD, the girl, who police believe to be an elementary school student, was shot in the stomach while in a bedroom.
Police initially said the girl was alert and talking when taken to Riley Hospital but later told 13News the girl is in "critical but stable condition" after undergoing surgery Friday morning.
Police said the shooting appears to be accidental and that the girl's mother called 911 to report the incident.
Aggravated assault detectives are investigating the incident to determine what led to the shooting.
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