Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Toddler shot in head at wedding reception

Police say an 18-month-old girl was shot in the head when a man opened fire at a wedding reception in Indiana after scuffling with other guests.

Lawrence police detective Gary Woodruff said the child, Yuridia Sosa, was in critical condition at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after surgery Sunday. Her mother, Mariela Rodriguez, and another woman were shot in the legs, but were expected to recover.



At least two shots were fired around 10 p.m. Saturday after three brothers fought with other wedding guests at a reception hall in Lawrence, a community within Indianapolis.

Officers arrested 21-year-old Francisco Ponce on a preliminary charge of attempted murder. His two brothers face lesser charges. It's unclear whether the three men knew the bride and groom.

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