An 11-year-old child was injured during the New Year's celebrations, Nova TV reports.
The incident occurred in the village of Konstantinovo, Simeonovgrad.
Around 1:00 a.m., a 49-year-old man from the village shot an air rifle at a garbage container. However, the bullet ricocheted and hit the girl in the head.
She was examined and released for home treatment without life-threatening injuries. Although the rifle was purchased with an invoice, it was not registered with the relevant police department.
The shooter's alcohol test was negative, and the weapon was handed over to the law enforcement authorities with a report.
The offender was detained and will be charged under the Weapons, Ammunition and Explosives Act. A case has been filed.