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8-year-old boy shot in Algiers early Sunday, NOPD says

A child was reportedly involved in a shooting in the 3600 block of Garden Oaks Dr.

NEW ORLEANS-- The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting involving a child early Sunday.

It happened in the 3600 block of Garden Oaks Drive shortly after midnight.

Police say an 8-year-old boy was shot in the upper-back while outside on a third-floor balcony. An initial report by police says the boy went out on the balcony of the apartment when he heard a popping sound and was shot.

The boy remains in good condition but the case is an ongoing investigation.

No further information is available at this time.

If anyone has information on the shooting please call Crimestoppers at (504)822-1111.

Stay with WWL-TV and WWLTV.com for more on this developing story.

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