Kansas woman hospitalized in critical condition after she was accidentally shot by a child

Wamego, KANSAS – According to the Wamego Police Department, this unfortunate incident occurred right after 8 a.m. Wednesday.

It happened at 105 E. Valley St.

Wamego Police Department officers responded to a shooting call.

When the officers arrived on scene, they found one adult female victim.

Police said the victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Investigators say the woman was allegedly shot by a handgun fired by a small child.

This incident remains under investigation.

This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.