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8-year-old girl injured in Albuquerque shooting

ALBUQUERQUE – Albuquerque police are investigating two shootings, including one that left an 8-year-old girl injured.

Police say a bullet came through a window of a home during a shooting Wednesday night, ricocheted off several items before hitting the girl.

The girl suffered a small abrasion. Authorities say it is not life-threatening. It remains unknown where the bullet came from.

Police say another shooting involved a man who was intoxicated and playing with a gun. The gun went off, hitting and killing the man.