Arrest made in shooting of 15-year-old girl in West Philadelphia

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Thursday, January 2, 2020
Arrest made in shooting of 15-year-old girl
Arrest made in shooting of 15-year-old girl: as seen on Action News Mornings on January 2, 2020.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the shooting of a teenager last month.

Police announced the suspect was in custody Wednesday night.

The shooting happened on December 5 on the 5500 block of Vine Street in West Philadelphia.

Police said a 15-year-old girl was shot once. She was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center for treatment.

The teen is expected to make a full recovery.

Police have not released further details on the arrest.