Authorities are investigating an incident in which a 7-year-old was struck in the leg with a projectile in Barnstable, Massachusetts on Thursday.
Barnstable police say they responded to the area of Mary Dunn Road and Independence Drive at around 7:50 p.m.
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The child was transported to Cape Cod Hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, according to authorities.
Police say that the child may have been struck with a BB gun after conducting an extensive search.
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Anyone with information on this incident is urged to call 774-339-0764
