12-year-old girl shot in the arm in Queens, police investigating

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024
12-year-old girl shot in Jamaica, Queens
12-year-old girl shot in Jamaica, QueensJosh Einiger is live in Jamaica, Queens with details on a shooting that left a 12-year-old girl wounded.

JAMAICA, Queens (WABC) -- A 12-year-old girl is recovering after being shot in the arm Wednesday in Queens.

Police confirmed the incident happened just before 8 pm on 160 Street in Jamaica.

The girl was taken to Long Island Jewish Hospital for treatment.

Police say a brawl involving about 10 people happened just before shots were fired.

A 26-year-old woman was apparently stabbed in the chest and treated at Jamaica Hospital.

An 18-year-old woman was also injured in the melee and treated for a head injury.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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