OLYPHANT, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Authorities are investigating a shooting that left a 3-year-old child injured Tuesday morning in Olyphant, according to Lackawanna County District Attorney Brian Gallagher.
Police responded to a report of a shooting around 7:30 a.m. at a home in the 600 block of Lackawanna Avenue.
The child was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment. No additional details about the circumstances of the shooting or the child’s condition were immediately released as the investigation continues.
In a statement to FOX56, Gallagher said, “Law enforcement is investigating a shooting where a three-year-old was shot and injured. There is no further threat to the public. The incident remains under investigation. “
FOX56 has a reporter at the scene and will have updates as soon as they become available.