2-year-old shot in the hand, Dayton police investigating

Dayton police cruiser. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF.

Dayton police cruiser. BRYANT BILLING / STAFF.

Dayton police are investigating after a 2-year-old boy was shot in the hand early Thursday.

Around 5:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to Dayton Children’s Hospital and the 900 block of Neal Avenue for a shooting.

“A 2-year-old male had a gunshot wound to his hand,” said Lt. Eric Sheldon.

Dayton Police Department Care House Unit detectives are investigating.

It’s not clear what led up to the boy’s injury. We will update this story as more information is available.

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