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NewsMay 19, 2008

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A 4-year-old St. Louis girl is hospitalized after being shot in an exchange of gunfire. The shooting happened Sunday night. Police say at least two people were shooting at each other along the street. The girl was shot in the leg while sitting in the back seat of a passing car...

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A 4-year-old St. Louis girl is hospitalized after being shot in an exchange of gunfire.

The shooting happened Sunday night. Police say at least two people were shooting at each other along the street. The girl was shot in the leg while sitting in the back seat of a passing car.

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A 19-year-old suspect is in custody. Police say they have recovered a weapon.

The girl's condition is not known but authorities say the injury is not life-threatening.

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