Police: Girl, 11, struck in apparent 'accidental' shooting in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, Del. - A shooting is under investigation after an 11-year-old girl became a victim in Wilmington last week.

Police found the girl when responding to a shooting incident on the 800 block of Church Street Thursday night.

The girl was transported to a local hospital, where she was placed in stable condition.

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Police say they believe the shooting was "accidental in nature."

An investigation is still underway.