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Child in critical condition after being shot in Dallas, police say

Police said the shooting occurred around 8:20 p.m. Friday evening.
Credit: WFAA

DALLAS — A child is in the hospital after being shot by an unknown suspect Friday night, police said. 

According to the Dallas Police Department, officers responded to the 3500 block of Wilhurt Avenue around 8:20 p.m. to the report of a shooting. 

Police said officers determined the child was shot by an "unknown suspect."

Sources told WFAA the shooting may have stemmed from a possible road rage incident in which people in two cars were shooting at each other. 

According to police, Dallas Fire-Rescue also responded to the scene and took the child to a local hospital where they are in critical condition. 

No other details surrounding any suspects were immediately released. 

Dallas PD said this is an ongoing investigation. 

This is a developing story. WFAA will update this article with the latest.

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