A 36-year-old Sedalia man has been arrested after a child was shot on Friday, July 22.

According to a report from the Sedalia Police Department, at approximately 2:16 p.m., officers were dispatched to 1601 West 9th Street in reference a 5-year-old child who had been shot.

While officers were responding to the residence, the parents transported the child by personal vehicle to Bothwell Regional Health Center. The victim was treated, then transported by helicopter to Kansas City for more treatment of serious injuries.

Investigators responded to the emergency room while patrol officers went to the residence. After several interviews and an extensive investigation, it appears the suspect unintentionally fired a weapon, and the bullet struck the child.

Authorities will be requesting charges for endangering the welfare of a child, a felon in possession of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon.

Per KMMO policy, the name of the suspect will not be released until formal charges are filed.