12-year-old girl injured in North Philadelphia shooting

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Saturday, June 21, 2025 3:48AM
12-year-old girl injured in North Philadelphia shooting
12-year-old girl injured in North Philadelphia shooting

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are investigating after a 12-year-old girl was injured in a shooting in North Philadelphia on Friday night.

The incident happened just before 9:30 p.m. near 9th Street and Susquehanna Avenue.

According to investigators, the young girl was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle after suffering a graze wound to the back.

She is expected to be OK, police said.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS.

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