Willard Boy Accidentally Shoots Himself

9mm pistol bullets and handgun.

Willard Police are investigating an accidental shooting involving a child.

Police say a 9-year-old boy accessed a locked firearm and shot himself in the hand.

The child was taken to a hospital and may have to have surgery.

The boy is expected to make a full recovery.

Willard Police say this is an isolated incident and the parents have cooperated with the investigation.