9-year-old seriously hurt after shooting inside Ohio home

LANCASTER, Ohio — A 9-year-old was flown to the hospital after a shooting inside an Ohio home on Monday, according to our media partner WBNS-10 TV.

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The shooting happened in the 400 block of Summitview Drive around 5:30 p.m. in Lancaster.

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Upon arrival, Lancaster police found the child and another minor who had no injuries, WBNS-10 reported.

A gun was found on scene, however, it is unclear who fired the gun.

A medical helicopter took the 9-year-old to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to our media partners.

This incident remains under investigation.

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