Child shot in early-morning drive-by

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police are investigating an early-morning shooting that injured a child.

Police say a 9-year-old girl was shot in the left hand at her home in the 1500-block of Railroad Street at round 3:15 a.m. Police said two bullet holes were found on the residence. They said eight adults, the child and an infant live in the home.

The child suffered non-life threatening injuries. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Wilmington Police Department.