Grandmother Allegedly Shot Her 5-Month-Old Granddaughter in Face: Police

Mar. 15, 2025

Mia Harris.Photo:Butler County Sheriff

Butler County Sheriff

A grandmother in Ohio is accused of intentionally shooting her five-month-old granddaughter in the face.

Mia Desiree Harris, 43, is facing multiple charges of felonious assault in connection with the shooting of the infant early Saturday, according to a Butler County Sheriff press release.

Police were called to a townhouse on Dutch view Court in Liberty Township for a report of “an infant being shot” around 1:50 a.m. on Dec. 9, the release states.

At the scene, officers found the girl suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. She was taken to UC West Chester Hospital where she was listed in critical condition.

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After the shooting, authorities said, Harris allegedly fled the area and was later arrested without incident, according to the release.

Harris “then shot [the infant] in the head at close range while laying on the bed,” according to the complaint.

According to FOX19 NOW, Harris’s bond was set at $1.5 million Monday.

A court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday. It is unclear if Harris has entered a plea or retained an attorney.

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source: people.com