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Police: Toddler shoots woman near Churchill Downs

Posted: Feb 12, 2016 6:17 PM EST Updated: Feb 12, 2016 6:54 PM EST

The shooting was reported in the 500 block of West Evelyn Avenue. 

 

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – A woman is expected to recover after she was shot by a 2-year-old child in the Wyandotte neighborhood, according to Louisville Metro police.

The shooting was reported in the 500 block of West Evelyn Avenue, located three blocks away from Churchill Downs, shortly before 6 p.m. Friday, according to MetroSafe.

The woman was taken to University of Louisville Hospital for treatment. Louisville Metro Police Department spokeswoman Alicia Smiley said the victim was alert and talking. Her injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.

Smiley said it is not clear how the toddler got a hold of the gun.

I'm not sure there's much that I can say about this other than WTF?