By Associated Press - Wednesday, November 15, 2017

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia police say a pregnant woman was shot by her neighbor the day before her due date.

The shooting was reported around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the northeast section of the city. Investigators say the 21-year-old woman was shot in her right leg.

Police say the victim has been hospitalized in stable condition. WTXF-TV reports the shooting did not affect the pregnancy.



Police have arrested the suspect, and they believe the shooting was the result of an ongoing dispute.

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