From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM – A 4-year-old child was struck by gunfire in the Smithfield Housing Community this afternoon, according to a release from the Birmingham Police Department.
Birmingham Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene and transported the victim to Children’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
“The preliminary investigation has revealed the apartment was occupied with at least one additional person besides the victim,” Fitzgerald said. “We do not believe the apartment was shot into. Detectives have not ruled out this being a result of an accidental shooting.”
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.