12 Year-Old Girl Shot in Harrisburg

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HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA –  The Harrisburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place on April 2nd. This incident happened on North 5th and Woodbine Street at approximately 7:34pm.

According to Investigators, “Upon their arrival they discovered a 12 year old female victim of a gunshot to her leg. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. She is expected to make a full recovery.”    

This case remains under investigation. 

If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900. 


Kristen Harrison-Oneal
Kristen Oneal is a freelance reporter and stay-at-home mom with experience writing her local chamber of commerce's monthly newsletter. She covers Philadelphia news and occasionally dabbles in human interest stories for Shore News Network.

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