Rhode Island

7-year-old girl shot in Providence

A child was hospitalized after being shot Thursday in Rhode Island's capital

WJAR

A 7-year-old girl was shot Thursday evening in Providence, Rhode Island, NBC affiliate WJAR reported.

The shooting happened around 7:40 p.m. in the Florence Street area. Police told the station the girl was in the car with her family at the time.

The victim was taken to Hasbro Children's Hospital. She is reportedly in critical condition.

No one was in custody Thursday night, WJAR reported.

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