Skylar Baker, a 7-year-old girl, remains in critical condition after being shot while sleeping in her home in Pageland, South Carolina. The incident occurred at approximately 1:17 a.m. on Sunday when police responded to reports of shots fired into the residence. According to the Pageland Police Department, the bullet struck Skylar in the head, penetrating the right side of her brain. She received first aid at the scene before being flown to a local hospital where she underwent surgery to insert a plate in her skull and is currently on a ventilator. Her mother, Essence Chambers, described Skylar as a healthy, energetic, and happy child prior to the attack. Police have characterized the event as a careless act of violence, noting that it appears to have been a drive-by shooting. The suspect has not been identified and remains at large. Pageland Police Department Chief Dean Short expressed heartbreak over the incident, calling it a terrible act of violence in a small community and urging residents to come together. Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the individuals involved. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact the Pageland Police Department at 843-672-6437. The investigation is ongoing as the community grapples with the severity of the crime and the critical status of the young victim.