Crime & Safety
Girl, 2, Dies After Being Shot By Teen In Philadelphia Home: Reports
According to reports, a 14-year-old boy shot a 2-year-old girl Thursday morning in a home on the 1600 block of North 29th Street.
PHILADELPHIA — A 2-year-old girl is dead after being shot inside a Philadelphia home Thursday.
The shooting occurred at just before noon in a home on the 1600 block of North 29th Street, Action News reports.
According to Fox 29, a 14-year-old boy who is related to the victim somehow shot the girl.
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The child was taken to a hospital, where she died.
Authorities believe the shooting was accidental, but an investigation is underway, according to Action News.
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