NEWBERRY, S.C. —

The mother of two toddlers who were shot in Newberry, South Carolina , has been charged, according to the Newberry County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities said they were called about 6:35 p.m. Sunday to a home off Wilson Road.

The sheriff's office said they arrived to find a "chaotic" scene with several children, two with gunshot wounds.

Authorities said the children, ages 2 and 4, were both shot, one in the hand and the other in the foot. (Authorities originally said the children were ages 2 and 3 and later updated that information)

One child was taken by Newberry County EMS to an area trauma center, while the second child was taken by helicopter to a trauma center.

Authorities said it was determined that the gun was found by the children in a closet. At this time,

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