Pregnant Woman Fatally Shot In Delco, Baby Survives

LANSDOWNE, PA — A pregnant woman was fatally shot in Delaware County last week, but her child has miraculously survived, according to authorities and reports.

The shooting occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on the 200 block of North Wycombe Avenue in Lansdowne, Lansdowne Police said.

Police were called to the area for a report of a shooting and found a pregnant woman who was shot.

The woman, police said, was about 8 months pregnant and was pronounced dead at the scene.

She was taken to a hospital, where medical professionals delivered the unborn child, police said.

The child is in critical condition as of Friday, according to police.

Authorities detained the person who called 911 Friday, but did not provide any further details.

Anyone with information that may assist in this investigation is urged to contact Sgt. Jon McGowan at 610-623-0700 or jmcgowan@lansdowneborough.com

"We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim and our thoughts remain with them during this incredibly difficult time," Lansdowne officials said.