In a tragic incident, a two-year-old girl lost her life after being shot by a fourteen-year-old relative inside a Philadelphia residence. The incident occurred on Thursday in a home located on the 1600 block of North 29th Street. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, the young child was shot in the head by a relative residing in the same house.

At the time of the shooting, eight individuals, including children aged 14, 9, 2, and 1, were present inside the residence. The toddler was immediately transported to a hospital, where she was unfortunately pronounced dead.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic event. Initial reports from Philadelphia Police Sgt. Eric Gripp indicate that the teenage relative seemingly had access to an unsecured firearm within the home. While handling the weapon, a shot was discharged, tragically striking the two-year-old.

In a separate incident related to the response, two police officers sustained injuries in a car crash while en route to the scene. Both officers and a civilian involved in the accident are currently in stable condition.