A woman in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, was struck by a bullet after a child reportedly found and fired a gun on Friday morning. The incident occurred on the 200 block of Burmont Road, as confirmed by local police enforcement.
According to FOX 29, the Upper Darby Police detailed that the shooting was an accident involving a child playing with a firearm, which discharged and hit the woman. Despite the chaos that surely followed, her injuries were not life-threatening. The police response to the incident was swift, with authorities taking to social media to reassure the community, stating, "The area is safe and the situation is under control."
The specifics of how the child came to possess the firearm were not immediately disclosed, and the details surrounding the relationship between the child and the woman remain uncertain. Neither police officials nor initial reports have offered clarity on this matter.
Further information on the woman's condition was reflected in the coverage by NBC Philadelphia, which noted her recovery from the non-life-threatening injuries. Inquiries have been made by various news outlets, including CBS News Philadelphia, to the Upper Darby police for additional insights, but as of now, the public awaits their further report.
