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Jackson County girl, 8, in stable condition after shooting

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Posted at 4:01 AM, Jan 08, 2018
and last updated 2018-01-07 23:05:22-05

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) - An 8-year-old girl shot in a negligent discharge was in stable condition at a Pensacola hospital night.

The girl was shot Sunday night at a residence located off Highway 73 South near the Jackson and Calhoun County line, according to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.

No arrests have been made in the case.

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