An elderly York County woman was hit by gunfire in her home just after midnight Friday, according to the York-Poquoson Sherriff’s Office.
The woman, who lives in the 1000 block of Stewart Drive in the Bruton area, is 73, according to Lt. Dennis Ivey, a spokesperson for YPSO. The victim was struck in the lower extremities and taken to Riverside Hospital, according to a news release. She is in stable condition. She was alone at the time of the incident. Several rounds of gunfire were fired.
An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information should call the crime line, 888-LOCK-U-UP, or the Facebook Tip Line, 757-890-4999.
Update: Police released a photo of the suspect vehicle on Facebook.
