By Associated Press - Saturday, August 4, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Police say a 13-year-old girl was accidentally shot in the cheek by a boy who discharged a semi-automatic handgun inside a home.

The Indianapolis Star reports that police say the shooting took place about 10:15 p.m. Friday. A witness told police the girl was in a bedroom with other children while adults were in another room of the home.

The girl was taken to Riley Hospital. Authorities said she was in “good” condition.

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Police did not release the age of the boy whom a witness said fired the gun. The boy was working with investigators.

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