READING, Pa. – A custody fight in Reading turned violent Monday night when a gunshot allegedly grazed a 10‑year‑old boy, police said.
According to Reading Police, officers were called around 7:22 p.m. to the 200 block of Fishers Court for a fight in progress over custody of a child. During the altercation, investigators say a shot was fired into the ground, allegedly causing ricochet to graze a 10-year-old boy’s finger. He was treated at a hospital, and his injuries are not considered life‑threatening, according to authorities.
Officers say they arrested three people at the scene: 35‑year‑old Shalanda Martin, 37‑year‑old Cierra Smith, and 35‑year‑old DeShaan Smith.
Police say Shalanda and Cierra are charged with simple assault, reckless endangerment, and disorderly conduct. DeShaan faces the same charges, along with an additional count of strangulation.
According to authorities, Shalanda’s bail was set at $5,000. Cierra and DeShaan were unable to post their $10,000 bail.
All three defendants are scheduled for preliminary hearings on June 18.