9-year-old girl shot while playing outside in Woodbridge neighborhood; remains hospitalized Wednesday

Girl shot while playing outside in Woodbridge neighborhood; remains hospitalized Wednesday

FOX 5’s Melanie Alnwick says a young girl playing outside in a Woodbridge neighborhood was struck by a bullet fired by an unknown gunman Tuesday.

WOODBRIDGE, Va. - Police say a 9-year-old girl was shot in Woodbridge Tuesday evening.

Prince William County police are investigating the shooting which took place in the 15300 block of Gatehouse Terrace.

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The juvenile female victim was taken to a local hospital with injuries. Residents can expect an increased police presence as the investigation continues.

Originally, police said the victim was 8-years-old. They have since issued a correction saying she is 9-years-old.

This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 5 for updates.