In a shocking incident that has left the community reeling, a six-month-old baby was shot multiple times by its father in a home northwest of Surprise, Arizona. The incident occurred on Friday after the father took the infant and its mother captive. The mother managed to escape with minor injuries and sought help from a nearby construction crew, who provided her with a cellphone to call the police. According to Surprise Police, the infant victim was airlifted to a nearby hospital in serious condition, but the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The mother was treated for minor injuries at the scene and transported to the hospital to be with her child. The suspect, who is the father of the child, is still at large and his condition is unknown. Investigators believe he is still inside the home, and they are waiting for it to be safe to enter and search for him. The incident has sparked outrage and condemnation on social media, with many users expressing their anger and disbelief that anyone would harm a helpless infant. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are working to locate and apprehend the suspect.