'I didn't know what it was': Woman hit by possible stray bullet while in bed
Share this @internewscast.com


DENVER (KDVR) A woman was hit by a possible stray bullet while she was lying in bed in her Colorado home on Thursday morning.

The Aurora Police Department said 37-year-old Danielle Smith was shot while in bed after midnight on Thursday.

affiliate KDVR spoke with Smith, who was watching television with her dog when she heard multiple popping sounds. At first, she didn’t think she was shot.

“My shoulder felt like it exploded, my whole arm was just on fire,” said Smith.

Smith called 911 and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. She was hit in the back, and the bullet came out through her arm. Smith said the bullet missed all her arteries and was inches away from her heart.

“I didn’t know what it was, I didn’t think I got shot,” said Smith.

Smith has children who live upstairs as well, but they weren’t in the house at the time, and no one else was injured in the shooting.

After the initial investigation, police said she doesn’t appear to be the intended target, and it may have been a stray bullet fired from an unknown location. Smith said that shootings are common in her neighborhood, and she wants to get out of the area.

“There’s really nothing you can do at this point. It’s so far gone that even the police can’t help this neighborhood,” said Smith.

There were no shell casings in the area, and at this time, there is no one in custody.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Tipsters can remain anonymous and still be eligible for a cash reward.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Governor Reports Over 160 Individuals Unaccounted for Following Devastating Texas Floods

HUNT, Texas (AP) — Texas is still dealing with the aftermath of…

Family of KC Chiefs Owner Grieves Over Death of 9-Year-Old Relative in Texas Floods

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) – The family of Clark Hunt, the chairman…

Lawyers for MyPillow CEO Penalized for Submitting AI-Generated Legal Brief

DENVER (KDVR) – Two attorneys who were representing MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell…

California Denies Trump’s Request to Prohibit Transgender Athletes

California education officials have formally rejected the Trump administration’s demand to bar…

Reports: TSA to allow travelers to keep shoes on during screening

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is set to permit travelers to pass…

When will the main elements of Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” be implemented?

(The Hill) — During a Fourth of July festivity on Friday, President…

Three Individuals Arrested for Alleged Attempt to Vandalize US Border Patrol Vehicles in Los Angeles

A trio of suspects was arrested for allegedly attempting to “impede and…

Edgar County Coroner Concludes Investigation into Death of Paris Resident from Last Month

PARIS, Ill. (WCIA) — The Edgar County Coroner released on Tuesday what…

Texas Floods Highlight Concerns Over Trump’s Budget Cuts to Weather and Disaster Programs

The deadly Texas floods are drawing renewed scrutiny to Trump administration cuts…

USDA to Prohibit Farmland Purchases by Chinese Nationals

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins said Tuesday that the…

Veteran Initiates Petition for Weather Sirens Following Texas Flooding

() Search and rescue efforts have entered their fifth day in central…

Iroquois County EMA Introduces New Notification System

WATSEKA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Iroquois County EMA has teamed up with…