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Arrests Made In 'Accidental' Shooting That Left Philadelphia Boy Critical: Police

Two people have been arrested in an accidental shooting that left a 13-year-old boy critically injured in Philadelphia, authorities said.

Caresa McFarland and Elijah Simmons.

Caresa McFarland and Elijah Simmons.

Photo Credit: Philadelphia PD

Elijah Simmons, 19, was charged with aggravated assault while Caresa McFarland, 32, was charged with reckless endangerment, city police said Sunday.

The boy suffered a gunshot wound to his head on the 2200 block of North Woodstock Street Saturday, April 30 around 7:15 p.m., police said.

He was hospitalized in critical condition.

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