***Update 19 October, 2022 at 4:50 pm***

The Bureau of Police is now able to confirm that a three year-old child inside of the residence fired the weapon that fatally wounded the victim. While this information had been reported by local news outlets prior to this evening, investigators needed to confirm this information before it could be formally released by the Bureau of Police. The investigation remains open and active at this time. 

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On October 18th, 2022 at around 7:05 pm officers from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police responded to a residence on the 500 block of Woodward St. for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an infant lying on the floor inside the residence with an apparent gunshot wound to the face. Officers rendered aid to the infant and were assisted by responding Emergency Medical Services personnel. Medical personnel took over treatment of the victim. Tragically, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel. Officers secured the residence and identified witnesses and involved persons. Detectives from the Lancaster City Bureau of Police Criminal Investigative Division responded to the location and worked tirelessly through the night and into this morning investigating this incident. 

As of this time, the Bureau of Police does not have any persons in custody related to this investigation. The investigation is active and ongoing. There is no additional danger or threat to the community at this time. Any persons with information that would be helpful to this investigation are urged to call the Lancaster City Bureau of Police at 717 735-3301 to speak with an officer or investigator. 

When additional information is available to release, this post will be updated.