Toddler, woman struck by gunfire in Birmingham

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Story Created: Jul 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM CDT

Story Updated: Jul 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM CDT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Police were continuing to investigate what led to a toddler and a woman being hit by gunfire in the Gate City area.

WBRC-TV reports (http://bit.ly/Sttwta) that the shooting happened around 8 p.m. Saturday. The 2-year-old, who was shot in the leg while playing in the yard, was taken to a hospital. Birmingham police Sgt. Thomas Ryan says the toddler is expected to recover from the gunshot wound.

Authorities say a woman was also grazed by flying bullets. Police say she was also taken to a hospital. Her injuries were described as not life-threatening.

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Information from: WBRC-TV, http://www.myfoxal.com/
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