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Police: 8-Year-Old Girl Critical, Caught In Crossfire In Camden Shooting

CAMDEN, N.J. (CBS) -- Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward after a shooting in Camden left a little girl in critical condition.

Authorities say she was shot in the head as several armed suspects fired shots in the area.

The shooting took place around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday at 8th and Spruce Streets in Camden.

Police say the victim was an 8-year-old playing outside on the sidewalk.

They add that she was taken to Cooper Hospital in critical condition after being caught in the crossfire.

No suspect was taken into custody and police say the targets of the shooting were near the little girl.

The reward is for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for the shooting.

Police are reviewing footage to gather more information.

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