Two young boys and woman struck by same bullet

Idaho State Police are investigating what appears to be an accidental shooting that involved three people, including two young boys.

Capt. Steve Richardson says around 7:30 a.m. on Friday, an adult female, a 3-year-old boy and a 2-year-old boy were injured at a home in rural Gem County after a 9mm handgun discharged one bullet. He would not say who pulled the trigger.

All three victims were driven in a private vehicle to Walter Knox Memorial Hospital in Emmett. The woman and 3-year-old boy were treated and released from the hospital. The 2-year-old was treated and then taken by a private vehicle to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise for additional treatment. His injuries are not life-threatening.

Richardson says they are thankful the outcome was not any worse. Investigators say the 9mm handgun belongs to an off-duty Emmett Police officer. Idaho State Police are continuing to investigate and will forward their report to the county prosecutor for review.