Three-year-old shot in apparent accidental shooting inside car in Chester County, police say

CHESTER COUNTY, Pa. - Conflicting reports have led to an investigation after a three-year-old boy was reportedly shot in Chester County this weekend.

Police say the child suffered a single gunshot to the torse while inside a parked car at the Caln Plaza Shopping Center around 11:45 a.m. Saturday.

The shot was fired from a 9mm handgun, which was recovered at the scene.

The boy was transported to a local hospital in critical condition after his father 23-year-old Jameer Walker called for help, according to police. He was later transferred to CHOP, where he underwent surgery. No word on the boy's condition at this time.

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Police call reports of the circumstance surrounding the shooting "conflicting," and say they are currently investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call Caln Township Police at 610-383-7000.