Teen arrested in shootout that injured 5-year-old girl in Longwood
Police say they are still looking for two people involved.
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A 5-year-old girl is recovering after police say she was grazed in the head by a stray bullet during a shooting in Longwood.
A 15-year-old boy is now under arrest, while two other gunmen remain on the run.
Police say the gunfire erupted around 5:25 p.m. Wednesday outside 1007 Southern Blvd. Surveillance video captured the chaos, showing three gunmen opening fire on the street during what witnesses described as a fight involving a group of teens.
Investigators say one of the suspects could be seen firing a gun without looking, while another appeared to pull up his pants as he recklessly shot down the sidewalk. During the gunfire, a bullet unintentionally grazed a 5-year-old girl on the right side of her head, according to police.
The child was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover.
NYPD detectives arrested a 15-year-old boy Thursday morning around 10 a.m. He is now facing several charges, including attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon.
Police are still searching for the remaining two suspects seen in the surveillance video. Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD Crime Stoppers hotline.
