Police: 3-year-old shot in north Minneapolis, in critical condition

The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating an incident in which a 3-year-old boy was shot Friday.

Police say the incident happened at about 11:03 a.m. at a home on the 2700 block of Thomas Avenue North.

Minneapolis police spokesman John Elder stated officers found the 3-year-old suffering from "a serious gunshot wound" and that the boy is currently in critical condition at Hennepin County Medical Center.

Elder said a preliminary investigation indicated the shooting happened inside a house.

Investigators are at the scene working to determine what led up to the shooting, Elder said.

No one is currently in custody in connection with the incident, Elder added.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey issued the following statement Friday afternoon:

"The proliferation of guns and resultant ease of access is deadly, and we need every level of government to step up. Until state and federal lawmakers take meaningful action on gun control, local officials will continue working to protect our residents, bring justice to those harmed by senseless violence, and address the root causes of violence plaguing our communities. Our hearts ache for the family of the boy injured earlier today, and specifically the Northside community that has disproportionately impacted by the spike in gun violence."