Child accidentally shot with pellet gun in Florida City, police say

FLORIDA CITY, Fla. – A child was accidentally shot Wednesday afternoon with a pellet gun in Florida City, authorities said.

The incident was reported at a home at 841 SW Seventh Plaza.

Florida City police Cpl. Ken Armenteros said detectives are still investigating circumstances around the incident, but believe that it was accidental.

The child's age and gender were not immediately released.