Neillsville 4-year-old shot by another juvenile

A 4-year-old Neillsville girl was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after being shot by a juvenile relative, the Neillsville Police Department reported in a press release last Wednesday.

On Wednesday, Sept. 25, at approximately 8:56 a.m., the Neillsville Police Department responded to a report of a juvenile being shot at a residence in the 500 block of West Seventh Street. Upon arrival, police found a 4-yearold girl from Neillsville who had suffered a gunshot wound. The girl was taken to the local hospital to receive treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

The preliminary investigation indicated that a juvenile relative shot the 4-year-old with a handgun. Neillsville police officers are continuing to investigate this incident.

“Anyone with information about this incident or other incidents is asked to contact Investigator Hunter Imm of the Neillsville Police Department at 715-743-3122,” the press release stated.