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Shooting Injures Child in Newark

Newark

Reports of shots fired on the 200 block of Renner Avenue sent police to the scene shortly after 12 p.m. where we are being told a 9-years-old girl was struck in the chest by gunfire. 

According to reports, shots were fired by her 12-year-old brother who was said to have been playing with a 9mm handgun.

The child is reportedly en route to University Hospital in critical condition.

This is developing. When additional information is available, we will share.