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7-year-old girl shot while sitting on couch in DeKalb County home

The gunfire came from outside the home, police said.

ELLENWOOD, Ga. — A 7-year-old girl is in serious condition after she was shot while sitting on her couch inside her home, according to DeKalb County Police.

The shooting happened around 11:15 p.m. Friday night at a home on Satellite Boulevard in Ellenwood. The home was shot at several times, with bullets entering through the door and windows.

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A home on Satellite Boulevard in Ellenwood was sprayed with bullets. One struck a 7-year-old girl sitting on a couch inside.

Police said no one is in custody and the investigation is ongoing. The child has not been identified. 

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