An 8-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot in the head in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans on Monday afternoon. Police were alerted to the incident at 1:52 p.m. in the 2900 block of Lawrence Street, where the child was found after bullets struck her while she sought cover indoors during an exchange of gunfire nearby.
Authorities emphasize the need for community assistance in their investigation, urging anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers. The incident has left local residents shaken, with a family friend describing the area as typically safe and family-friendly, highlighting the stark contrast with this shooting. Police have confirmed that the girl was not shot at Harriet Tubman Charter School, which lies close to the scene, adding another layer of concern for parents in the community.
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