Skip to Content

Prosecutor: Police gunfire likely killed girl near stadium

SHARON HILL, Pa. (AP) — Investigators say it’s likely police fired the shots that killed an 8-year-old girl outside a high school football game near Philadelphia last week. Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer issued preliminary findings in the investigation Thursday in what he said was an attempt to be transparent. He says investigators had determined shots were fired on the street outside the football stadium, with at least one fired in the direction of three Sharon Hill police officers who were monitoring the crowd as it left the football game. Stollsteimer said the officers returned fire, likely striking four members of the crowd, including 8-year-old Fanta Bility, who was killed.

Article Topic Follows: AP National News

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content