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Woman killed, 9-year-old girl injured in shooting at East Goshen condominium building

Chester County's district attorney said one person died and a child was struck by gunfire at the Summit House community on Friday morning; the investigation is developing.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 20, 2026, 3:52 p.m. ET
A woman was killed and a 9-year-old girl was injured in a shooting at the , a condominium community in , Pennsylvania, on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, according to reporting by the Daily Local News. One person was killed and one person injured, Chester County said at a held at nearby Goshen Baptist Church. According to the Daily Local News account of officials, police answered a dispatch at the 400 Building at 10:54 a.m. Friday, and the 9-year-old girl was conscious and able to speak. Officials have not released the identities of those involved. "We are deeply sorry for the family of the deceased and for the child that was struck by gunfire and our hearts go out to the family in particular," de Barrena-Sarobe said. "No community is immune to the effects of gun violence and we are so sorry this occurred on a beautiful Friday." He added: "We have as many questions as you do." The Westtown-East Goshen Regional (WEGO) Police Department, Chester County Detectives and the District Attorney's Office are the responding agencies. Officials have not said anything about a suspect, and the circumstances of the shooting have not been determined. The Daily Local News reported the incident is not active. .

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