An 11-year-old child was gravely wounded after being shot in the stomach in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, prompting emergency services to fly the victim to a hospital for urgent medical attention.
The incident unfolded around 11:22 a.m. on the 100 block of Herman Road in Marion Township this morning, with dispatchers confirming the circumstances, as reported by WPXI. While the identity and current condition of the child remain undisclosed, Channel 11's crew at the scene gleaned from the Beaver County District Attorney that the harrowing event appeared to involve teenagers playing with guns.
There has been no further disclosure on the specifics of the shooting as investigations continue; however, emergency crews were quick to respond to the scene, as conveyed by 911 dispatchers. The urgency was manifest, with the child being airlifted from the locale in a dire bid to save their life.
WTAE also has a crew in the area, and they'll be bringing additional details to the public as they're made available according to their ongoing coverage.
