Published: September 17, 2018

OFFICERS WITH THE HUNTSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO BLOSSOMWOOD ELEMENTARY EARLIER TODAY TO A REPORT OF A STUDENT WHO HAD BEEN SHOT IN THE HAND WITH A GUN. ACCORDING TO MEDIA SOURCES, THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AROUND 11. OFFICIALS ARE CONSIDERING THE INCIDENT AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE BETWEEN TWO STUDENT HANDLING A SMALL FIREARM IN A CASE OF SHOW AND TELL. THE STUDENT WAS TRANSPORTED FROM THE SCHOOL TO HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL. POLICE ARE REMINDING CITIZENS TO BE MINDFUL OF WEAPONS AT HOME AND GUN SAFETY.