8-year-old boy shoots self in hand in Inwood, Manhattan

The gun belonged to the boy's father.

INWOOD, Manhattan (WABC) -- An 8-year-old boy is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the hand in Manhattan.

It happened Wednesday night inside a home on Broadway in Inwood.

Police say the gun belonged to the child's father.

No arrests have been made at this time.

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8-year-old boy shoots self in hand in Manhattan