Watsonville boy, 9, hit by gunfire

A 9-year-old Watsonville boy was injured early Tuesday morning after someone fired at his family’s home around 4 a.m., police said. A 9-year-old Watsonville boy was injured early Tuesday morning after someone fired at his family’s home around 4 a.m., police said. Photo: Connor Radnovich / / Photo: Connor Radnovich / / Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Watsonville boy, 9, hit by gunfire 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

A 9-year-old Watsonville boy suffered minor injuries early Tuesday morning after someone fired a gun at his family’s home, striking him, and he was struck in the aftermath, police said.

Officers are looking for the shooter, who possibly sped away in a vehicle after firing at the home, said Sgt. Tony Figueroa of the Watsonville Police Department.

The person fired rounds at a house in the 300 block of Ford Street in Watsonville shortly before 4 a.m., Figueroa said. No one was injured except the boy, who was shot once and air lifted to a Bay Area trauma center.

Authorities did not know the person’s motive.

Watsonville police Sgt. Brian Ridgway said it appears the boy’s injuries were non-life-threatening.

“It’s still tragic nonetheless,” he said. “A 9-year-old shouldn’t be shot in their home, they should be safe.”

San Francisco Chronicle staff writer Kimberly Veklerov contributed to this report.

Jenna Lyons is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: jlyons@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @JennaJourno