From staff reports

BELLEVILLE — One woman was injured when the Amish buggy in which she was traveling was hit with a BB or similar projectile, according to a news release provided by Mifflin County Regional Police Department.

According to the release, officers were dispatched Tuesday to the area of Trella Street in Belleville. A woman passenger said she and the buggy were hit by a BB or similar projectile while the buggy was traveling toward South Penn Street.

According to the release, the projectile came through the soft top of the buggy and hit the woman in the shoulder, causing injury.

Officers are requesting information from residents who heard the shot or may have information on the shooter/shooters in an effort to bring closure to the investigation for the family.

Anyone with information should call Patrolman John Miles at 248-1900 ext. 635.