A 12-year-old boy was injured after what appears to be an accidental shooting.

Tullahoma officials say the incident involved a hunting rifle and took place Friday afternoon around 5:30 p.m. Officials said the victim was taken to Harton Regional Medical center by his parents before being taken by LifeFlight to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.

According to Winston Brooks with City of Tullahoma, the 12-year-old was responsive after the accidental shooting on Avondale Lane.

His condition is unknown at this time.

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