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Police: Older sibling arrested after girl, 8, shot in head

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Posted at 9:24 AM, Jan 04, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-04 09:24:48-05

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) — An 8-year-old girl has been shot in the head and her 20-year-old sibling arrested at an apartment complex northwest of Detroit.

Police say the shooting occurred about 7 p.m. Sunday in Southfield.

Surgery was performed on the girl who was listed Monday in critical condition at a hospital.

Police said the shooting was under investigation and the case was expected to be presented to the Oakland County prosecutor for charges.