The stars at night are big and bright...

The stars at night are big and bright...
The stars at night are big and bright...

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Just How Big Are Skunks in Pennsylvania?


NEW SEWICKLEY TWP. — A 9-year-old girl was accidentally shot in the shoulder Saturday night by a family member who thought she was an animal outside a New Sewickley Township home, police said.

New Sewickley Police Chief Ronald Leindecker said the girl, whom he would not identify, was over a hillside around 8:30 p.m. during a Halloween party at 376 Brewer Road.


Leindecker said an unidentified male relative mistook the girl, who was wearing a black costume and a black hat with white tassel, for a skunk and shot her in the shoulder with a shotgun.

The girl was alert and talking when she was flown to UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, Leindecker said. A report on her condition was not available. Leindecker said he was not sure if charges will be filed. He added that the man had not been drinking.

Officers on Saturday night were still investigating and collecting statements, and they will turn over the case to the Beaver County district attorney’s office, Leindecker said.
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Just a couple questions. First, why didn't they release the name of the shooter? Second, why did he shoot at a target he wasn't 100% sure about, especially when there were kids in the area? Granted she was wearing a costume, but still...
Skunk
9 Year Old Girl

Can you tell the difference?


1 comment:

an Donalbane said...

Agreed. Knowing your target, as well as what is beyond, is one of the fundamentals of firearm safety.