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Authorities: Woman Charged With Hindering Investigation In Shooting Death Of 8-Year-Old

CAMDEN, NJ (CBS) -- Authorities say a 35-year-old woman is charged with hindering a homicide investigation after she allegedly provided a false alibi for a person of interest.

Officials say the investigation is in the shooting death of eight-year-old Gabrielle Hill-Carter, who was killed on August 24 in Camden, New Jersey.

Authorities say Shakia Land was charged with one count fourth degree of hindering an investigation.

Authorities say the charge carries a potential sentence of 18 months in state prison.

Detectives are actively investigating this case and urge anyone with information to come forward.

The Citizens Crime Commission is offering a $76,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for her homicide.

Anyone with information to call Camden County Prosecutor's Office Detective Sherman Hopkins at (856) 225-8623 or Camden County Police Department Detective Michael Ross at (856) 757-7420.

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