Earlier today in the Bronx, a young girl was shot in the face during an incident that prompted a response from law enforcement. According to an ABC7NY report, the 14-year-old was wounded near East 161st Street and Jackson Avenue at about 5:25 a.m. First responders arrived at the scene and found the teenager with a gunshot wound to her cheek. She was swiftly transported to Harlem Hospital, where she was listed in stable condition.
The girl is expected to recover, while authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the shooting and search for the suspect. The incident occurred in the Morrisania neighborhood and was first reported to the FDNY at approximately 6:25 a.m., as per News 12 Bronx…