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8-Year-Old Struck by Bullet Fired Through Wall in Del Rey Apartment, Police Say

Police seized firearms from a neighboring unit as the investigation continues without an arrest.

Overview

  • The shooting occurred around 2:40 p.m. Sunday at an apartment on the 4700 block of Slauson Avenue in Del Rey.
  • Investigators say a neighbor fired a gun and the round traveled through a shared wall into the girl's home.
  • The child was struck in the head while playing on the floor, according to police.
  • She was transported to a hospital in stable condition and is expected to survive.
  • Detectives are questioning people linked to the neighboring unit where firearms were confiscated, and the shooter's identity has not been released.