Child shot by stray bullet in New Castle County, Delaware, officials say

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Monday, April 20, 2020
Child shot by stray bullet in New Castle County
Child shot by stray bullet in New Castle County

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Delaware (WPVI) -- New Castle County Police said a child was shot by a stray bullet that entered a home on Saturday night.

It happened around 11:45 p.m. near the intersection of Pickwick Drive and Nicholby Drive.

Police said a bullet entered a home on Pickwick Drive and struck a 6-year-old child in the arm while sleeping in bed.

The child was transported to an area hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Police said so far no arrests have been made.