Woman hurt in accidental shooting while friend handled gun: LPD

LAKELAND, Fla. - A 23-year-old woman is recovering from injuries after Lakeland police say a gun went off while her friend was handling it.

What we know:

Police say the accidental shooting happened at a home in the 400 block of Hibiscus Dr. East shortly after 1 a.m. Friday.

Investigators believe the gun discharged while the victim's friend, a 19-year-old woman, was in possession of the weapon.

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The victim went to the hospital with injuries to her hand and upper torso, which are not life-threatening, according to LPD.

Police say no arrests have been made as of Friday morning, but the investigation is ongoing.

What we don't know:

LPD did not release the names of the women involved in the shooting.

The Source: This story was written with information from the Lakeland Police Department.

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