Child shot in Jersey City, investigation underway at hospital and victim’s home

A 12-year-old was shot and suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a younger family member fired a handgun in Jersey City, police say.

Authorities believe an 8-year-old family member let off a round after finding the handgun inside an apartment.

The child’s mother brought the victim to the hospital with a gunshot to the tricep just before 3 a.m. Friday…


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