A four-year-old girl in Wichita, Kansas, is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a stray bullet while celebrating the Fourth of July. The incident occurred Tuesday night as the child enjoyed fireworks with neighbors. Although seriously injured, authorities have confirmed her injuries are not life-threatening.

Wichita police suspect the bullet may have been fired into the air as part of the holiday festivities, highlighting the dangers of celebratory gunfire. They are urging the public to refrain from this reckless practice, emphasizing the disregard for human life it demonstrates. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made at this time.