A 2-year-old boy was rushed to a Chicago hospital following a shooting Friday morning in south suburban Park Forest, police stated.
At approximately 11:15 a.m., the child was brought by a relative to an area hospital, suffering from a gunshot wound to their abdomen, police said. The toddler was airlifted to a pediatric trauma center to undergo surgery and was initially reported to be in critical condition.
In an update late Friday, police said the child underwent a successful surgery and was upgraded to stable condition.
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It remains unclear if the shooting was accidental or intentional. The family member who brought the child to the hospital reported that the toddler was shot inside a home in the 300 block of Forest Boulevard, authorities stated.
The Park Forest Police Department is investigating with the assistance of the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force. Anyone who may have information is urged to call police at 708-748-1309.
