Young siblings shot while trick-or-treating in Philadelphia

<p>Authorities say a teenage girl and her 5-year-old brother were shot and wounded while out trick-or-treating when gunfire erupted on a Philadelphia street.</p>

News 12 Staff

Nov 1, 2018, 10:53 AM

Updated 2,002 days ago

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Authorities say a teenage girl and her 5-year-old brother were shot and wounded while out trick-or-treating when gunfire erupted on a Philadelphia street.
The shooting happened Wednesday around 6:20 p.m.
The 14-year-old girl suffered a graze wound and was treated at a hospital.
Her brother, who was shot in the leg, remained hospitalized Thursday in stable condition and may need surgery to remove a bullet.
Authorities say it appears at least six shots were fired from two separate guns.
No other injuries were reported in the shooting.
It's not yet known what sparked the shooting.
AP wire services helped contribute to this report.


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