6-Year-Old Hospitalized After Bullet Travels Through Floor in Arlington Home

ARLINGTON, Texas — A local family is reeling after a 6-year-old child was injured by gunfire inside their own home on Wednesday evening. The Arlington Police Department is currently investigating how a weapon was discharged in an upper level of the residence, resulting in a bullet traveling through the floor and striking the child below.

The Incident on Quail Run Road

Officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Quail Run Road just after 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

  • The Injury: The child sustained a gunshot wound to the leg.
  • Medical Response: A family member acted quickly, driving the child to a local emergency room. Officials have confirmed the injury is non-life-threatening, and the child is currently…

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