News Briefs: Lancaster woman shot in the arm by 9-year-old son

Woman shot in the arm by 9-year-old son

LANCASTER - A man faces possible misdemeanor charges after his wife was shot in the arm by their 9-year-old son.

According to a Lancaster Police report, the incident occurred Saturday, Feb. 29 around 6:14 p.m. on West 6th Avenue.

The woman was transported to Fairfield Medical Center for treatment of her injuries.

The report indicated that a semi-automatic sporting rifle was used in the incident.

Detectives responded to the scene to investigate the shooting for child endangerment and discharging firearms within city limits. Charges have not been filed at this time.

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