3-year-old Milwaukee boy unintentionally shoots self; man arrested

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 3-year-old Milwaukee boy unintentionally shot himself after finding a loaded firearm near 77th and Melvina, according to police. 

It happened Sunday, July 11, around 1:30 p.m. 

Police say the 3-year-old boy sustained non-fatal injuries and arrived at a local hospital for treatment. 

Police arrested at 23-year-old Milwaukee man in connection to the incident. 

Anyone with any information or was a witness to this incident is asked to contact Milwaukee police at (414) 935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips App to remain anonymous.

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