7-year-old girl shot in arm on Long Island

Nassau County police precinct
Nassau County police precinct Photo credit Nassau County Police Department

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A 7-year-old girl was shot on Saturday afternoon on Long Island, the Nassau County Police Department said.

Live On-Air
Ask Your Smart Speaker to Play ten ten wins
1010 WINS
Listen Now
Now Playing
Now Playing

The incident happened on Evans Avenue in Hempstead just before 3 p.m, police said.

The young victim had a gunshot wound in her left arm and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, authorities said.

The cause of the shooting is unclear and the investigation remains ongoing.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Nassau County Police Department