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Young girl shot in her home in Philadelphia dies: Police

Sunday, November 3, 2024 22:15

Young girl shot in her home in Philadelphia dies: Police

Young girl shot in her home in Philadelphia dies: Police

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A 5-year-old girl who was shot in Philadelphia on Sunday has died.

The incident occurred just before 2:30 p.m. at a home in the 3800 block of I Street in the city’s Juniata Park neighborhood.

Police stated that upon examination at the scene, the young girl was found with a gunshot wound to her face.

St. He was transported to Christopher’s Children’s Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The boy’s family is being questioned by homicide detectives, according to police. Sources tell Action News that officers are investigating the incident as an “accidental shooting.”

Investigators said a gun was seized at the scene.

Authorities have not released any further information about the incident.

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