The woman who police say walked up to and opened fire on a baby and his parents at point-blank range in Philadelphia has been arrested.
The suspect will be identified once she’s formally charged, the local ABC affiliate reported.
Harrowing video showed the moment the gunwoman walked up and opened fire on the 7-month-old infant and his parents outside of a home.
She shouted, “F—k your baby, b—h!” as the child’s mother screamed in horror.
“My baby!” the child’s mom shrieks as the baby cries out, according to the footage.
The unidentified boy was sitting in a stroller when the attacker took her shots, striking him in the leg. He survived and is in good condition, authorities said.
The parents weren’t there when police arrived at the scene. A Good Samaritan brought the baby to the hospital.
The shooting took place around 5:51 p.m. Thursday in the city’s Holmesburg section.
“We’re very lucky that 7-month-old boy is in stable condition,” said Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small.
Police say the parents, who were not hurt, don’t live in the area and authorities don’t know why they were there.
Neighbors are glad the baby survived.
“I work with children. I’m a day care teacher, so it hits home,” said Bobby DelPiano, of Northeast Philadelphia.
