Police: 8-year-old shot in leg in East Frankford

An 8-year-old was shot in the Frankford section of the city on June 24, 2024.
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PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — An 8-year-old was shot in the leg in Northeast Philadelphia Monday.

Police say it happened shortly before 1 p.m. along the 1800 block of Gillingham Steet near Mulberry Street in the East Frankford section of the city.

Police say the child was taken to a hospital for treatment and is listed in stable condition.

What led to the shooting is not yet known but a weapon has been recovered. No arrests have been made.

Stay with KYW Newsradio for updates on this breaking story.

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