x
Breaking News
More () »

Virginia police: 2 young children shot while playing outside

Petersburg police say the 5-year-old girl and the 6-year-old boy were struck Saturday night outside of a housing complex.
Credit: astrosystem - stock.adobe.com

PETERSBURG, Va. — Two young children were wounded, one critically, when they were shot while playing outside of a Virginia home. 

Petersburg police say the 5-year-old girl and the 6-year-old boy were struck Saturday night outside of a housing complex. 

News outlets report that one of the victims was expected to be okay, but the other was in critical condition Sunday. 

Investigators say a small Honda or Toyota was seen leaving the area. 

Police say they haven't detained any suspects in the case and asked anyone with information to come forward.

Before You Leave, Check This Out