WTF is wrong with some people!
Two people have been arrested after a baby boy aged 18 months was shot in the head with an air rifle in Bristol.
The incident happened at around 4.10pm yesterday (July 1) at a block flats in Hartcliffe, close to Bridge Learning Campus.
The young boy was rushed to Bristol Children's Hospital by air ambulance, where he is currently fighting for his life with a serious head injury.
A statement from
Avon and Somerset Police said: "We're investigating an incident in which a one-year-old boy is believed to have been shot with an air weapon in Hartcliffe.
"We were called at just after 4.10pm yesterday following the incident at a property in Bishport Avenue.
"The child is currently in a critical condition at Bristol Children's Hospital with a serious head injury.
"A 24-year-old man and 23-year-old woman have been arrested while we ascertain the events that led to this tragic incident.
"The two people arrested are not related to the child."
Det Insp Jonathan Deane said: "We're carrying out enquiries at the scene to establish what happened but clearly these are very tragic circumstances.
"We have a trained liaison officer with the family of the child and they will be kept updated on the progress of our investigation.
"We're aware this will have an impact on the wider community and would encourage anyone with concerns to contact their local neighbourhood team.
"If you have information which could help our investigation, please call us via 101 and quote reference 521614112.