Two 17-year-old girls shot inside playground in the Bronx

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
BRONX, New York (WABC) -- Two 17-year-old girls were shot inside a playground in the Bronx Monday night.

The shooting happened inside Arcilla Playground in the Concourse section around 8 p.m.
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Police say one victim was shot in the leg, while the other was grazed in the head.

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Both victims were innocent bystanders, according to officials.

They were taken to Harlem Hospital, where they are expected to survive.



Several shell casings were found inside the playground.
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No arrests have been made.

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