Police: Boy, 13, accidentally shot himself

Teen's injuries not life-threatening

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 13-year-old boy shot Sunday at an Arlington apartment complex accidentally shot himself, according to Jacksonville police.

The boy's injuries were not life-threatening, and police are still investigating what happened.

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Residents at City Ridge Apartments off Arlington Expressway said they heard a gunshot about 6:40 p.m. Sunday.

The boy was taken to UF Health Jacksonville. Police did not say where he was shot and have not released his name.

No one answered the door Monday at the home where the shooting happened.