Arrest after baby shot at point blank range in Philadelphia

A woman has been arrested after a seven-month-old was shot at point blank range, with the shooter yelling “f**k your baby”.

A woman has been arrested after a baby was shot at point blank range while out for a walk with his family.

The suspect will be identified once she’s formally charged, the local ABC affiliate reported.

Harrowing video showed the moment the gunwoman walked up to family and opened fire on the seven-month-old infant and his parents outside of a Philadelphia home.

A gunwoman was caught on camera shooting a baby in the leg. Picture: Philadelphia Police

She shouted, “F**k your baby, b***h!” as the child’s mother screamed in horror.

“My baby!” the child’s mum 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 shooter yelled ‘f**k your baby’. Picture: Philadelphia Police

The shooting took place around 5.51pm on Thursday in the city’s Holmesburg section.

“We’re very lucky that seven-month-old boy is in stable condition,” said Scott Small, Philadelphia Police’s Chief Inspector.

Police say the parents, who were not hurt, don’t live in the area and authorities don’t know why they were there.

Neighbours are glad the baby survived.

“I work with children. I’m a daycare teacher, so it hits home,” said Bobby DelPiano, of northeast Philadelphia.

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