EAST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office has determined that a shooting in East Goshen Township that left a 9-year-old girl wounded is now being investigated as a suicide.

The update comes several days after the shooting on Friday, Aug. 7, when authorities initially described the incident as isolated and assured residents there was no ongoing danger to the community.

Child continues recovering from gunshot wound

In an update released Monday, prosecutors said, “The shooting incident that occurred on Friday, August 7, 2026, in East Goshen Township is now being investigated as a suicide that also resulted in a 9-year-old being struck by gunfire.”

Officials said the child “continues to recover from her injuries.”

Investigators did not release additional details about how the shooting unfolded or identify the deceased individual.

The Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department again emphasized that “this was an isolated incident and there was no threat to the general public.”

Authorities also asked the public to respect the family’s privacy.

“The District Attorney’s Office and Westtown East Goshen Police again extend our deepest condolences to the family affected by this incident,” the agencies said. “We encourage everyone to give the family privacy in this difficult time.”

No further information has been released as the investigation continues.

Key Points

• Prosecutors have determined the East Goshen Township shooting was a suicide that also wounded a 9-year-old girl.
• The child remains hospitalized and is recovering from her injuries.
• Authorities reiterated there was never a threat to the public.

FAQ

When did the shooting occur?
Friday, Aug. 7, in East Goshen Township.

What did investigators determine?
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office said the case is being investigated as a suicide that also resulted in a 9-year-old being struck by gunfire.

How is the child?
Officials said the 9-year-old continues to recover from her injuries.

Was there a danger to the public?
No. Authorities reiterated the incident was isolated and there was no threat to the general public.

Will more information be released?
Officials have not announced when additional details may become available.

Source: Chester County District Attorney’s Office, Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department

Authorities say a shooting that wounded a 9-year-old girl in East Goshen Township has been ruled a suicide, and investigators say there was never a threat to the public.