BAKER, La. (WAFB) - Two middle school-aged juveniles were injured in a shooting inside an apartment at the Camellia Trace Apartments off Groom Road, according to the Baker Police Department.

Deputies confirmed one child was shot in the hand and the other in the arm. The shooting happened on Friday, Oct. 10, afternoon.

Investigators are still working to piece together exactly what happened. At this time, it’s unclear whether the juveniles were shot by someone else or if they were playing with a gun when it went off.

The Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services confirmed they transported 2 people from the scene.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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