11-Year-Old Girl On Playground Shot, No Suspect, Philadelphia Police Say

An 11-year-old girl was shot in her abdomen while at a playground in Philadelphia, authorities say.

The playground in the 3500 block of 11th Street, in Philadelphia where the girl was shot, and a map showing where it is located.
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10/12/2023 10:24 a.m.

The girl was shot in the 3600 block of North 11th Street near Erie Avenue at 6:57 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, Philadelphia Police told Daily Voice.

The 11-year-old was hit in the right abdomen and taken by her family to Temple Hospital, the police explained. After she was stabilized, she was transferred to St. Christopher Hospital.

No suspects have been identified, no arrests have been made, and no weapons were recovered, the police said.

As of Thursday, 147 children have been shot in Philadelphia according to Acting Controller Charles Edacheril and his office's website.

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