A Chester County girl was shot and killed Friday by a juvenile family member, according to authorities.
It happened in Westtown Township, near West Chester, Pa. in the 500 block of Coventry Lane around 3:30 p.m.
The girl was taken to Chester County Hospital where she was pronounced dead. The exact circumstances of the shooting were still under investigation but police said that the shooting happened in the family's home.
Police wouldn’t give any more details including if the shooting was accidental or not.
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