5-year-old boy, man shot during custody exchange in Lower Merion
According to police, the shooting occurred during a custody exchange, and the man responsible for the shooting is in custody.
LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Police are investigating a shooting that took place in Lower Merion Township Sunday morning.
It happened just after 8 a.m. in the parking lot of the former Lord and Taylor store on East City Avenue.
Upon arrival, police located a five-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound to the foot, and a 31-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The child was transported to CHOP, and the man was transported to Lankeanu Hospital.
Police say their injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.
According to police, the shooting occurred during a custody exchange, and the man responsible for the shooting is in police custody.
There is no continuing threat to the public at this time.
If anyone witnessed this shooting or has any information for police, please call Detective Sergeant Michael J. Keenan at 610-645-6228.
