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Woman Arrested for Shooting 7-Month-Old Baby in Philadelphia's Holmesburg Over $100 Drug Debt

Jul 20, 2024, 01:29 PM

A woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a seven-month-old baby on July 18, 2024, in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood. The incident occurred on the 4000 block of Meridian Street. The baby, who was shot in the leg, was taken to the hospital by a Good Samaritan neighbor after the parents fled the scene. The shooting is believed to have stemmed from a $100 drug debt. The suspect, who allegedly shouted 'f*ck your baby' during the incident, was apprehended by the Philadelphia Police Highway Patrol on July 19, 2024. The baby's ordeal, captured on distressing CCTV footage, has left the infant in stable condition.