Child Hurt in KGB Sky Show Fireworks Mishap at Qualcomm Stadium

A child was injured in a fireworks mishap at the KGB Sky Show Saturday night, San Diego Police confirmed.

The incident occurred during the fireworks show following the San Diego State University football game against Idaho at Qualcomm Stadium.

As fireworks were shooting from the field, one shoot fell over and fired into the Field Level Section 9, SDPD told NBC 7.

The device struck an 11-year-old in the crowd, injuring the child's leg and torso. 

Police said the child's mother took the child to the medics at the stadium. The child was doing well enough to stay for the rest of the show, according to officials.

No one else was injured, police said.

Elizabeth Couri sent one image of the fireworks show to NBC 7. She said she saw what she described as a "sideways firework" shoot into the stands and then workers rush to help.

Another NBC 7 user, Marissa Scantlin said, "After it hit the people there was little sparks on a person but they got it out in time."

She submitted the image below.

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Marissa Scantlin
After it hit the people there was little sparks on a person but they got it out in time - Marissa Scantlin.

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