Racine boy, 14, accidentally shot while target shooting with relatives in Adams Co.

August 1, 2013 at 7:25PM

TOWN OF STRONGS PRAIRIE, Wis. — A 14-year-old Racine boy is hospitalized after being accidentally shot while target shooting with relatives in central Wisconsin.

Adams County sheriff's officials say the boy was shot about 6 p.m. Wednesday while in the Town of Strongs Prairie.

Authorities say the boy suffered a gunshot wound in the abdomen from a handgun being handled by a 64-year-old relative.

The boy was flown to a Marshfield hospital, where he is in stable condition.

Investigators say the shooting was likely an accident.

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