Indianapolis: 8-Year-Old Child Attacked, Possibly With Sledgehammer

An 8-year-old Indianapolis child is in critical condition after getting attacked with possibly a sledgehammer, it was reported.
Indianapolis: 8-Year-Old Child Attacked, Possibly With Sledgehammer
Jack Phillips
8/14/2013
Updated:
7/18/2015

An 8-year-old Indianapolis child is in critical condition after getting attacked with possibly a sledgehammer, it was reported.

The Indianapolis Star reported that the child, who was not named,was hit on Wednesday in the city’s Eastside.

Initial reports said the child was hit with a sledgehammer.

The child was breathing and conscious, before being taken to Riley Hospital.

The story is developing; check back for updates.

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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