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4-year-old Child Rushed To Hospital After Shooting Himself

Last updated on Saturday, March 21, 2009

(INDIANAPOLIS) - A 4-year-old Indianapolis boy was rushed to the hospital Friday after he was shot in the hand.

The 62- year old homeowner told officers the child discharged a Kel- Tec .380 caliber semi automatic handgun after finding it on a nightstand in a bedroom.

The boy was taken to Methodist Hospital with in stable condition - nearly losing his finger.

Investigators say they took at least three other unloaded guns from the home.

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