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Young child shot in Phoenix, officers investigating near Arizona elementary school

Phoenix police officers were seen investigating near Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy after a girl under the age of 10 was shot

Andrea Vacchiano By Andrea Vacchiano Fox News
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Phoenix police investigated a crime scene near an Arizona elementary school after a young child was shot Sunday night.

The young girl, who is under the age of 10, was transported to a local hospital with a gunshot injury. Her injuries are reportedly non-life-threatening.

Phoenix police have not confirmed where the child was shot or her exact age.

Officers were seen working outside Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy, an elementary school in Laveen Village.

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    Phoenix police officers were outside Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy on Sunday night after a young girl was shot. (FOX 10 Phoenix)

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    Phoenix police confirmed that a female child under the age of 10 was shot. (FOX 10 Phoenix)

  • Police working near an elementary school after a child was shot in Phoenix
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    According to Phoenix police, the child was shot and transported to a local hospital. (FOX 10 Phoenix)

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Phoenix Police Sgt. Vincent Cole confirmed the shooting to Fox News Digital.

A witness told FOX 10 Phoenix that she heard two to three shots at a nearby basketball court before she heard screams and yelling. 

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The witness told the outlet a car sped away from the scene soon after.

So far, no word on what led to the shooting. Police have not yet identified any suspects.

Andrea Vacchiano is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. You can follow her on X at @andrea_vacch or send story tips to andrea.vacchiano@fox.com.