Stray Bullet Injures 11-Year-Old Girl In Berks County Clubhouse: Police

An 11-year-old Berks County girl was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the chest after authorities say she was struck by a stray bullet.

An 11-year-old girl in Berks County was in critical condition after a stray bullet struck her in the chest Saturday. Police say they've identified a suspect and expect to make an arrest Monday.
Photo Credit: *Facebook/Exeter Twp. Police Dept.*

Mac Bullock

11/28/2022 12:24 p.m.

Police in Exeter Township were called to the clubhouse at Laurel Springs housing development on East Neversink Road just before 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, the department said.

The unnamed girl was rushed to an area hospital where she was still in critical condition as of Sunday, Nov. 27, police said.

Investigators determined that a suspect had fired a gun in the men's bathroom at the clubhouse, which passed through a wall before striking the child in the women's bathroom.

Police said the suspect fled the scene at the time of the shooting, but said they have identified him, and expect to serve an arrest warrant sometime on Monday, Nov. 28.

Click here to follow Daily Voice Reading and receive free news updates.