A report of shots fired in the area of Central Ave. and South 9th Street sent police to the scene shortly before 7pm this evening where a child, said to be around 12-years-old, was reportedly struck by gunfire.
EMS transported the victim to University Hospital where the child was was reportedly in stable condition.
A large crime scene that stretch about two blocks on both sides of South 9th Street was established and had police combing the streets and sidewalks for evidence.
Residents in the area said that they heard about 6-7 rounds of gunfire before police and EMS rushed to the scene.
The suspect/s are still at-large.