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Anderson County child accidentally shot sibling, investigators say

The Anderson County Sheriff's Department said both children were under 10 years old, and the child's condition is not life threatening.

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — A 9-year-old child accidentally shot their 4-year-old sibling in the face Sunday in Rocky Top, a sheriff's office spokesperson said.

Investigators said the shooting happened at a home on Offutt Spur Road around 6 p.m. Sunday.

UT LifeStar transported the child to the hospital. Anderson County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Tyler Mayes said the child's injuries are not life threatening. 

As of 3 p.m. Monday, Mayes said the child's injury will not require any surgery.

The Tennessee Department of Children's Services was notified and the Anderson County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

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