An American woman shot her daughter to protect herself from theft, thinking she was a thief who came to rob her property.

WFG said the incident took place in Gerrard, Ohio, where the old girl was a surprise to her mother, who had a gun license because she was alone in the house. The newcomer from the door, to discover the truth of the matter and get a state of extreme panic and remorse.

The girl was slightly wounded in the forearm and was rushed to hospital and treated immediately, the website said.