Pennsylvania

Pregnant Woman Shot While Driving in Chester

A pregnant woman is recovering after she was shot in Chester, Pennsylvania Saturday night.

The 27-year-old woman, who is 12-weeks pregnant, was driving near an apartment complex on 9th and Lamokin streets shortly after 9 p.m. when a gunman opened fire.

The woman was struck once in the arm. She was taken to the Crozer-Chester Medical Center where she is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. She is expected to make a full recovery.

Police are trying to determine whether the woman was targeted or if she was hit by a stray bullet. No arrests have been made and police have not yet released a description of any suspects.

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