OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police say a child has been shot in north Omaha and taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Omaha police Lt. Matthew Lippold says a child who is thought to be 1-year-old was shot around 5 p.m. Wednesday and taken to the Nebraska Medical Center.

Police did not provide any additional details, saying it was still early in the investigation.

A person was seen being led by police in handcuffs shortly after 5 p.m.

The shooting happened on 34th Street, next door to the home where 71-year-old Merlin Prinz was killed Monday.