On Sunday, May 26 at approximately 10:46 P.M., deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to an accidental firearm being discharged in Green Township. 

The investigation revealed a 13-year-old juvenile from Evart took a family member's weapon without that family member knowing and accidentally shot themselves in the leg. 

The family member rendered aid till first responders arrived. Mecosta County EMS transported the juvenile to Devos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids for the non-life-threatening injury. 

Deputies were assisted on scene by Mecosta County EMS, Big Rapids City Rescue and Meceola Central Dispatch.