The Cape Coral Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating a reported accidental shooting that occurred in the 1500 block of NE 7th Avenue last night.

A 3-year old child was injured as a result of the incident, and was transported as a trauma alert to an area hospital where they are now in “guarded condition.”

A Ping4alert was sent to area residents to make them aware that the incident posed no danger to the public. The investigation of the incident is ongoing.