NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — Police are investigating after a child was shot in New Orleans East on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
According to the New Orleans Police Department, around 10:40 a.m., a shooting in the 6000 block of Chef Menteur Highway left a 5-year-old girl wounded.
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A family member told police the victim was inside the home when they heard a gunshot and realized the child had been shot in her foot.
The girl was taken to a local hospital by car. Her condition is unknown.
The NOPD is in the process of gathering evidence and information to determine a possible suspect and motive at this time.
Anyone with information about the shooting can call NOPD Seventh District detectives at (504)-658-6070, Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at (504)-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
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