On February 11 at 5:53 pm, officers of the Orange Police Department were dispatched to the 900 blk. of Cooper in regards to a gunshot victim. Upon arrival at 5:55 pm, officers found an eight year old female suffering from a gunshot wound to her shoulder. It was alleged that the victim had been shot by a four year old male with a handgun. The male was not initially located, but was found in a nearby vehicle. The handgun was not located. The victim was transported by Acadian Ambulance to St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. The victim was treated and released to a parent. Child Protective Services was notified of the incident. The investigation is ongoing by the Detective Division of the Orange Police Department and Child Protective Services.
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