Crime

12-year-old bronx girl shot multiple times; suspect arrested: NYPD

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A 26-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with the shooting of a 12-year-old girl in the Bronx on Monday, Oct. 10, the NYPD announced.

Police arrested and charged Bronx resident Destin Burgess with attempted murder and assault.

The 12-year-old had surgery to remove two bullets from her chest and right foot, her mother informed PIX11 News. According to authorities, the girl was caught in the crossfire of a gunshot on Tratman Avenue near Rowland Street in the Bronx at around 8:20 p.m. on October 10.

Authorities said the girl was an innocent bystander at a park.

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