A tragic occurrence unfolded in a Surprise neighborhood after a three-year-old girl was shot and is now fighting for her life in critical condition. The shooting incident took place on Thursday evening, leading to the arrest of 48-year-old Dariusz Modrzejewski.
According to ABC15, unexpected developments began to transpire just after 6:30 p.m., when police were alerted to a man's erratic behavior near 184th Avenue and Bell Road. The situation escalated when Modrzejewski himself contacted 9-1-1 and expressed intentions to harm his family. As officers and SWAT team members convened at the home and formed a perimeter, a gunshot resonated from within, prompting immediate entry and the grim discovery of the injured toddler.
Emergency medical services attended to the girl swiftly, conveying her to the hospital where she currently remains in critical condition. While the full extent of her injuries has yet to be disclosed, the Surprise PD has indicated that further updates will be shared once available.
FOX10 Phoenix reports that Modrzejewski, who is identified as a Polish national, was secured by police shortly after the tragic incident. His bond has been established at the steep sum of $1 million. Modrzejewski has since been booked into jail and faces several charges, including aggravated assault. Local news outlets are continuing efforts to gather more information, and further updates are expected.
