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Girl, 7, Struck by Stray Bullet During Triple Shooting in Philadelphia

The shooting occurred along the 2900 block of Rutledge Street.

Three people were injured during a shooting in Philadelphia Wednesday night, including a young girl who was struck by a stray bullet while inside her home. 

The shooting occurred along the 2900 block of Rutledge Street at 7:29 p.m. Police said 14 shots in all were fired.

A 43-year-old man was shot twice in the chest while a second man was shot once in the face. Both men were taken to Temple University Hospital where they were listed in critical condition.

A stray bullet also entered a nearby home and struck a 7-year-old girl in the left foot while she was inside her living room, police said. She was taken to St. Christopher's Hospital in stable condition and is expected to be okay.

"She's an absolute innocent bystander," Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said. "The other individuals we're just not sure yet. If they were part of the confrontation or if they were hit while they were on the highway."

Investigators said the shooting may have started over an argument over a parking spot. Several cars were also struck by gunfire.

"It could be over something as silly as where a car is parked," Vanore said. "It's just absolutely ridiculous. It should never happen."

No weapons have been recovered and no arrests have been made. Police continue to investigate.

There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.

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