A child was injured by a ricochet Saturday afternoon at a gun range in south suburban Oak Forest, police said.
At approximately 4:38 p.m., police were called to Eagle Sports Range, which is located at 5900 W. 159th St., after a boy was struck in the abdomen by a ricochet. The child was with his father inside the gun range's showroom when the incident occurred.
The boy's injuries were not considered life-threatening, according to police. Investigators believe the incident was the result of an accidental discharge.
An investigation remained ongoing Saturday evening.
