3-year-old hospitalized following shooting in Houston

HOUSTON - Houston police are on the scene after a 3-year-old was shot on Friday afternoon, authorities said. 

3-year-old child shot in Houston

According to authorities, someone stated a gun was dropped and went off, hitting the 3-year-old in the arm. 

The child was taken to an urgent care in Southeast Houston. 

Houston police said an investigation is underway.

What we don't know:

Investigators said it's unclear where the shooting originally took place.