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Police: 4-year-old critical after being shot in Germantown

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PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a 4-year-old child is fighting for their life after being shot Thursday night in Philadelphia's Germantown section.

The shooting reportedly happened on East Penn Street around 8:30 p.m.Chief Inspector Scott Small from the Philadelphia Police Department said the 4-year-old is in critical condition at a local hospital.

No information has been shared on what sparked the gunfire, and police have not said if any arrests have been made. This is a developing story.

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