NORTH PLATTE - North Platte Police say a 4-year old girl is in the hospital after her 8-year-old brother accidentally shot her.

In a statement from the North Platte Police Department, officers responded to the 1000 block of East 12th Street around 11 AM Monday on a report of a shooting.

On arrival to the scene, North Platte Fire and Rescue transported the 4-year-old victim to Great Plains Health.

Her condition is unknown at this time.

Authorities say this is an ongoing investigation and more details will be released when available.