Crime
7-year-old injured after being struck by projectile at Massachusetts playground
A young child was injured while at a Massachusetts playground.
According to police, on Thursday, just after 7:45 p.m., Barnstable Police Officers responded to a playground in the area of Mary Dunn Road and Independence Drive in Barnstable for reports of a 7-year-old child that had been struck in the leg with an unknown projectile.
The child was transported to and treated at Cape Cod Hospital for an apparent entry and exit wound in the area of their shin. After treatment the child was released from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
Barnstable Patrol Officers and Detectives responded to the scene where they conducted an extensive area search for evidence relating to this incident. At this time it appears the child may have been struck by a BB from a BB gun.
Currently, the investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Christopher Botsford at 774-339-0764 or 275@barnstablepolice.com.
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