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2-year-old toddler shot by 3-year-old in Colorado Springs, police say

Posted at 2:42 PM, Jun 03, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-04 00:36:27-04

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- A 2-year-old toddler was accidentally shot in Colorado Springs early Saturday, according to police. 

The shooting took place in the area of Driftwood Drive and Meadowland Boulevard at around 1:45 p.m. 

Colorado Springs Police say they received a call a 2-year-old was shot by a 3-year-old toddler.

Police confirmed the two are siblings.

The child was taken to a local hospital for treatment. He was listed as stable but in serious condition.

Police plan on releasing arrest information Sunday. 

Anyone with information or is a witness to this investigation is asked to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719) 444-7000; or if you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-8477.