14-year-old boy handling gun accidentally shot on South Side

A 14-year-old boy accidentally shot himself Wednesday in the Oakland neighborhood, according to Chicago police.

The boy was handling a firearm around 1:15 p.m. in the 600 block of East 38th Street when it discharged, striking his right foot, police said in a statement.

He was taken to Comer Children’s Hospital, where he was listed in good condition, police said.

A firearm was recovered at the scene, police said. Area 1 detectives are investigating.

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